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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,766.28, 304,649 and 125,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,766.28, 304,649 and 125,267.28 is: 172,864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,766.28 : 304,649 = 125,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,766.28/304,649 = 125,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,766.28x = 304,649 × 125,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,766.28x = 38,162,551,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,551,584.72/220,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,864.04

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