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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,660.08, 297,612.08 and 125,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,660.08, 297,612.08 and 125,069.76 is: 172,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,660.08 : 297,612.08 = 125,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,660.08/297,612.08 = 125,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,660.08x = 297,612.08 × 125,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,660.08x = 37,222,271,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,271,418.70/215,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,596.95

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