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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,799.44, 304,685.82 and 125,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,799.44, 304,685.82 and 125,306.14 is: 172,912.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,799.44 : 304,685.82 = 125,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,799.44/304,685.82 = 125,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,799.44x = 304,685.82 × 125,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,799.44x = 38,179,004,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179,004,016.93/220,799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,912.59

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