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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,925.07, 304,878.62 and 125,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,925.07, 304,878.62 and 125,433.80 is: 173,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,925.07 : 304,878.62 = 125,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,925.07/304,878.62 = 125,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,925.07x = 304,878.62 × 125,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,925.07x = 38,242,081,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,242,081,693.79/220,925.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,099.79

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