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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,904.50, 295,265.97 and 124,480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,904.50, 295,265.97 and 124,480.50 is: 171,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,904.50 : 295,265.97 = 124,480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,904.50/295,265.97 = 124,480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,904.50x = 295,265.97 × 124,480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,904.50x = 36,754,855,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,754,855,578.59/213,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,828.34

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