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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,552.41, 297,462.41 and 124,960.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,552.41, 297,462.41 and 124,960.89 is: 172,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,552.41 : 297,462.41 = 124,960.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,552.41/297,462.41 = 124,960.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,552.41x = 297,462.41 × 124,960.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,552.41x = 37,171,167,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,167,495.14/215,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,446.08

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