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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,306.19, 297,109.89 and 124,655.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,306.19, 297,109.89 and 124,655.67 is: 172,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,306.19 : 297,109.89 = 124,655.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,306.19/297,109.89 = 124,655.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,306.19x = 297,109.89 × 124,655.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,306.19x = 37,036,432,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,036,432,401.58/215,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,017.50

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