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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,919.73, 312,093.63 and 180,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,919.73, 312,093.63 and 180,538.26 is: 249,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,919.73 : 312,093.63 = 180,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,919.73/312,093.63 = 180,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,919.73x = 312,093.63 × 180,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,919.73x = 56,344,840,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344,840,917.28/225,919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,402.04

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