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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,010.81, 304,908.75 and 125,504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,010.81, 304,908.75 and 125,504.52 is: 173,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,010.81 : 304,908.75 = 125,504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,010.81/304,908.75 = 125,504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,010.81x = 304,908.75 × 125,504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,010.81x = 38,267,426,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,426,312.55/221,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,147.31

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