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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,847.15, 304,746.18 and 124,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,847.15, 304,746.18 and 124,061.87 is: 171,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,847.15 : 304,746.18 = 124,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,847.15/304,746.18 = 124,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,847.15x = 304,746.18 × 124,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,847.15x = 37,807,380,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807,380,966.16/220,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,192.52

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