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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,560.62, 297,481.07 and 124,916.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,560.62, 297,481.07 and 124,916.76 is: 172,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,560.62 : 297,481.07 = 124,916.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,560.62/297,481.07 = 124,916.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,560.62x = 297,481.07 × 124,916.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,560.62x = 37,160,369,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160,369,313.74/215,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,389.42

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