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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,042.53, 303,659.67 and 124,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,042.53, 303,659.67 and 124,567.69 is: 171,903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,042.53 : 303,659.67 = 124,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,042.53/303,659.67 = 124,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,042.53x = 303,659.67 × 124,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,042.53x = 37,826,183,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826,183,638.06/220,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,903.97

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