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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,970.64, 302,189.84 and 123,475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,970.64, 302,189.84 and 123,475.29 is: 170,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,970.64 : 302,189.84 = 123,475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,970.64/302,189.84 = 123,475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,970.64x = 302,189.84 × 123,475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,970.64x = 37,312,978,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312,978,129.05/218,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,401.74

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