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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,334.64, 312,365.52 and 125,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,334.64, 312,365.52 and 125,732.64 is: 173,524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,334.64 : 312,365.52 = 125,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,334.64/312,365.52 = 125,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,334.64x = 312,365.52 × 125,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,334.64x = 39,274,541,474.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,274,541,474.57/226,334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,524.22

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