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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,994.53, 311,871.46 and 124,021.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,994.53, 311,871.46 and 124,021.65 is: 171,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,994.53 : 311,871.46 = 124,021.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,994.53/311,871.46 = 124,021.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,994.53x = 311,871.46 × 124,021.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,994.53x = 38,678,813,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,813,057.11/225,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,149.33

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