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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,524.75, 304,337.49 and 129,941.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,524.75, 304,337.49 and 129,941.19 is: 179,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,524.75 : 304,337.49 = 129,941.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,524.75/304,337.49 = 129,941.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,524.75x = 304,337.49 × 129,941.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,524.75x = 39,545,975,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545,975,612.21/220,524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,326.70

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