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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,304.04, 312,309.46 and 125,702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,304.04, 312,309.46 and 125,702.04 is: 173,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,304.04 : 312,309.46 = 125,702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,304.04/312,309.46 = 125,702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,304.04x = 312,309.46 × 125,702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,304.04x = 39,257,936,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,257,936,233.30/226,304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,474.31

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