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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,294.04, 304,004.71 and 124,800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,294.04, 304,004.71 and 124,800.50 is: 172,224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,294.04 : 304,004.71 = 124,800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,294.04/304,004.71 = 124,800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,294.04x = 304,004.71 × 124,800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,294.04x = 37,939,940,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939,940,570.37/220,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,224.09

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