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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,755.56, 304,684.66 and 125,271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,755.56, 304,684.66 and 125,271.14 is: 172,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,755.56 : 304,684.66 = 125,271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,755.56/304,684.66 = 125,271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,755.56x = 304,684.66 × 125,271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,755.56x = 38,168,195,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168,195,398.05/220,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,898.00

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