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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,369.51, 304,128.37 and 123,571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,369.51, 304,128.37 and 123,571.83 is: 170,539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,369.51 : 304,128.37 = 123,571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,369.51/304,128.37 = 123,571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,369.51x = 304,128.37 × 123,571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,369.51x = 37,581,698,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581,698,820.04/220,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,539.47

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