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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,358.98, 304,089.06 and 124,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,358.98, 304,089.06 and 124,896.52 is: 172,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,358.98 : 304,089.06 = 124,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,358.98/304,089.06 = 124,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,358.98x = 304,089.06 × 124,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,358.98x = 37,979,665,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979,665,364.07/220,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,353.61

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