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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,250.54, 297,041.16 and 124,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,250.54, 297,041.16 and 124,610.34 is: 171,959.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,250.54 : 297,041.16 = 124,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,250.54/297,041.16 = 124,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,250.54x = 297,041.16 × 124,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,250.54x = 37,014,399,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014,399,941.59/215,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,959.61

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