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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,265.65, 303,956.79 and 124,770.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,265.65, 303,956.79 and 124,770.41 is: 172,177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,265.65 : 303,956.79 = 124,770.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,265.65/303,956.79 = 124,770.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,265.65x = 303,956.79 × 124,770.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,265.65x = 37,924,812,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924,812,686.73/220,265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,177.61

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