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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,311.54, 304,030.94 and 124,836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,311.54, 304,030.94 and 124,836.84 is: 172,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,311.54 : 304,030.94 = 124,836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,311.54/304,030.94 = 124,836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,311.54x = 304,030.94 × 124,836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,311.54x = 37,954,261,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954,261,811.83/220,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,275.41

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