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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,567.62, 314,040.42 and 130,770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,567.62, 314,040.42 and 130,770.31 is: 180,461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,567.62 : 314,040.42 = 130,770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,567.62/314,040.42 = 130,770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,567.62x = 314,040.42 × 130,770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,567.62x = 41,067,163,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,067,163,075.93/227,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,461.36

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