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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,976.56, 311,846.78 and 124,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,976.56, 311,846.78 and 124,003.72 is: 171,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,976.56 : 311,846.78 = 124,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,976.56/311,846.78 = 124,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,976.56x = 311,846.78 × 124,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,976.56x = 38,670,160,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,160,790.02/225,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,124.65

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