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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,302.54, 304,016.76 and 124,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,302.54, 304,016.76 and 124,827.44 is: 172,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,302.54 : 304,016.76 = 124,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,302.54/304,016.76 = 124,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,302.54x = 304,016.76 × 124,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,302.54x = 37,949,632,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949,632,347.81/220,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,261.44

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