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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,319.82, 304,041.65 and 124,832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,319.82, 304,041.65 and 124,832.97 is: 172,269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,319.82 : 304,041.65 = 124,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,319.82/304,041.65 = 124,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,319.82x = 304,041.65 × 124,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,319.82x = 37,954,421,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954,421,549.04/220,319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,269.66

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