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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,804.02, 304,699.05 and 125,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,804.02, 304,699.05 and 125,297.73 is: 172,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,804.02 : 304,699.05 = 125,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,804.02/304,699.05 = 125,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,804.02x = 304,699.05 × 125,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,804.02x = 38,178,099,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178,099,298.16/220,804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,904.91

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