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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,681.45, 304,531.19 and 125,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,681.45, 304,531.19 and 125,206.14 is: 172,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,681.45 : 304,531.19 = 125,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,681.45/304,531.19 = 125,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,681.45x = 304,531.19 × 125,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,681.45x = 38,129,174,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,174,183.48/220,681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,779.25

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