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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,562.62, 297,483.82 and 124,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,562.62, 297,483.82 and 124,918.76 is: 172,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,562.62 : 297,483.82 = 124,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,562.62/297,483.82 = 124,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,562.62x = 297,483.82 × 124,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,562.62x = 37,161,309,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161,309,914.46/215,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,392.18

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