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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,754.33, 304,641.56 and 125,260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,754.33, 304,641.56 and 125,260.77 is: 172,860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,754.33 : 304,641.56 = 125,260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,754.33/304,641.56 = 125,260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,754.33x = 304,641.56 × 125,260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,754.33x = 38,159,636,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,636,379.60/220,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,860.19

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