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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,271.54, 303,986.72 and 124,796.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,271.54, 303,986.72 and 124,796.84 is: 172,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,271.54 : 303,986.72 = 124,796.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,271.54/303,986.72 = 124,796.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,271.54x = 303,986.72 × 124,796.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,271.54x = 37,936,580,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,580,850.02/220,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,226.43

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