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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,979.86, 311,851.35 and 124,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,979.86, 311,851.35 and 124,007.04 is: 171,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,979.86 : 311,851.35 = 124,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,979.86/311,851.35 = 124,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,979.86x = 311,851.35 × 124,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,979.86x = 38,671,762,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671,762,833.50/225,979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,129.25

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