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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,562.20, 216,624.60 and 122,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,562.20, 216,624.60 and 122,254.80 is: 183,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,562.20 : 216,624.60 = 122,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,562.20/216,624.60 = 122,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,562.20x = 216,624.60 × 122,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,562.20x = 26,483,397,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,397,148.08/144,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,197.25

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