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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,298.19, 304,010.45 and 124,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,298.19, 304,010.45 and 124,804.66 is: 172,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,298.19 : 304,010.45 = 124,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,298.19/304,010.45 = 124,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,298.19x = 304,010.45 × 124,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,298.19x = 37,941,920,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941,920,224.67/220,298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,229.83

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