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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,968.92, 311,846.88 and 135,339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,968.92, 311,846.88 and 135,339.64 is: 186,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,968.92 : 311,846.88 = 135,339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,968.92/311,846.88 = 135,339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,968.92x = 311,846.88 × 135,339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,968.92x = 42,205,244,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,205,244,474.32/225,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,774.55

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