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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,094.24, 303,729.82 and 123,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,094.24, 303,729.82 and 123,298.78 is: 170,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,094.24 : 303,729.82 = 123,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,094.24/303,729.82 = 123,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,094.24x = 303,729.82 × 123,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,094.24x = 37,449,516,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449,516,255.62/220,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,152.19

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