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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,425.41, 301,386.83 and 122,911.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,425.41, 301,386.83 and 122,911.83 is: 169,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,425.41 : 301,386.83 = 122,911.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,425.41/301,386.83 = 122,911.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,425.41x = 301,386.83 × 122,911.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,425.41x = 37,044,006,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,006,198.64/218,425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,595.68

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