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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,844.52, 304,758.80 and 122,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,844.52, 304,758.80 and 122,727.44 is: 169,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,844.52 : 304,758.80 = 122,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,844.52/304,758.80 = 122,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,844.52x = 304,758.80 × 122,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,844.52x = 37,402,267,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,402,267,341.47/220,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,360.18

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