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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,065.48, 311,971.22 and 125,463.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,065.48, 311,971.22 and 125,463.48 is: 173,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,065.48 : 311,971.22 = 125,463.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,065.48/311,971.22 = 125,463.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,065.48x = 311,971.22 × 125,463.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,065.48x = 39,140,994,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140,994,921.05/226,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,140.08

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