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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,792.73, 297,788.22 and 125,143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,792.73, 297,788.22 and 125,143.02 is: 172,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,792.73 : 297,788.22 = 125,143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,792.73/297,788.22 = 125,143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,792.73x = 297,788.22 × 125,143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,792.73x = 37,266,117,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266,117,171.22/215,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,694.03

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