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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,344.48, 304,063.32 and 124,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,344.48, 304,063.32 and 124,849.08 is: 172,284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,344.48 : 304,063.32 = 124,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,344.48/304,063.32 = 124,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,344.48x = 304,063.32 × 124,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,344.48x = 37,962,025,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962,025,763.75/220,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,284.90

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