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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,707.29, 304,555.01 and 123,888.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,707.29, 304,555.01 and 123,888.97 is: 170,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,707.29 : 304,555.01 = 123,888.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,707.29/304,555.01 = 123,888.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,707.29x = 304,555.01 × 123,888.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,707.29x = 37,731,006,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,006,258.49/220,707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,954.96

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