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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,934.88, 313,163.28 and 124,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,934.88, 313,163.28 and 124,960.56 is: 172,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,934.88 : 313,163.28 = 124,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,934.88/313,163.28 = 124,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,934.88x = 313,163.28 × 124,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,934.88x = 39,133,058,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133,058,840.24/226,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,441.80

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