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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,803.80, 328,205.70 and 124,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,803.80, 328,205.70 and 124,325.40 is: 186,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,803.80 : 328,205.70 = 124,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,803.80/328,205.70 = 124,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,803.80x = 328,205.70 × 124,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,803.80x = 40,804,304,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,804,304,934.78/218,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,488.10

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