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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,930.31, 304,865.11 and 124,126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,930.31, 304,865.11 and 124,126.61 is: 171,284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,930.31 : 304,865.11 = 124,126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,930.31/304,865.11 = 124,126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,930.31x = 304,865.11 × 124,126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,930.31x = 37,841,872,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841,872,611.58/220,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,284.21

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