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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,303.79, 297,114.57 and 124,663.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,303.79, 297,114.57 and 124,663.71 is: 172,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,303.79 : 297,114.57 = 124,663.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,303.79/297,114.57 = 124,663.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,303.79x = 297,114.57 × 124,663.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,303.79x = 37,039,404,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,404,591.25/215,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,033.22

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