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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,312.22, 297,118.14 and 124,661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,312.22, 297,118.14 and 124,661.70 is: 172,025.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,312.22 : 297,118.14 = 124,661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,312.22/297,118.14 = 124,661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,312.22x = 297,118.14 × 124,661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,312.22x = 37,039,252,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,252,433.24/215,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,025.78

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