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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,274.48, 313,640.97 and 125,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,274.48, 313,640.97 and 125,303.90 is: 172,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,274.48 : 313,640.97 = 125,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,274.48/313,640.97 = 125,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,274.48x = 313,640.97 × 125,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,274.48x = 39,300,436,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,436,906.90/227,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,920.59

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