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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,194.98, 303,858.89 and 124,702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,194.98, 303,858.89 and 124,702.36 is: 172,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,194.98 : 303,858.89 = 124,702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,194.98/303,858.89 = 124,702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,194.98x = 303,858.89 × 124,702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,194.98x = 37,891,919,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891,919,170.69/220,194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,083.49

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