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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,078.09, 303,710.21 and 124,582.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,078.09, 303,710.21 and 124,582.69 is: 171,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,078.09 : 303,710.21 = 124,582.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,078.09/303,710.21 = 124,582.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,078.09x = 303,710.21 × 124,582.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,078.09x = 37,837,034,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,837,034,942.26/220,078.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,925.50

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