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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,565.62, 314,037.66 and 130,768.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,565.62, 314,037.66 and 130,768.31 is: 180,458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,565.62 : 314,037.66 = 130,768.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,565.62/314,037.66 = 130,768.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,565.62x = 314,037.66 × 130,768.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,565.62x = 41,066,174,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,066,174,859.65/227,565.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,458.61

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