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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,196.48, 303,861.12 and 123,408.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,196.48, 303,861.12 and 123,408.64 is: 170,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,196.48 : 303,861.12 = 123,408.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,196.48/303,861.12 = 123,408.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,196.48x = 303,861.12 × 123,408.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,196.48x = 37,499,087,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499,087,568.08/220,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,298.31

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