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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,356.48, 304,085.61 and 124,894.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,356.48, 304,085.61 and 124,894.02 is: 172,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,356.48 : 304,085.61 = 124,894.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,356.48/304,085.61 = 124,894.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,356.48x = 304,085.61 × 124,894.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,356.48x = 37,978,474,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978,474,257.05/220,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,350.16

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