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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,834.46, 304,728.67 and 124,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,834.46, 304,728.67 and 124,049.18 is: 171,175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,834.46 : 304,728.67 = 124,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,834.46/304,728.67 = 124,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,834.46x = 304,728.67 × 124,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,834.46x = 37,801,342,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,801,342,552.87/220,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,175.02

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