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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,292.73, 303,998.27 and 124,796.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,292.73, 303,998.27 and 124,796.97 is: 172,216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,292.73 : 303,998.27 = 124,796.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,292.73/303,998.27 = 124,796.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,292.73x = 303,998.27 × 124,796.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,292.73x = 37,938,062,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,938,062,357.26/220,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,216.59

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