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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,251.88, 303,937.86 and 124,756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,251.88, 303,937.86 and 124,756.66 is: 172,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,251.88 : 303,937.86 = 124,756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,251.88/303,937.86 = 124,756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,251.88x = 303,937.86 × 124,756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,251.88x = 37,918,272,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,918,272,261.15/220,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,158.68

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