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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,363.55, 305,480.28 and 125,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,363.55, 305,480.28 and 125,870.22 is: 173,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,363.55 : 305,480.28 = 125,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,363.55/305,480.28 = 125,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,363.55x = 305,480.28 × 125,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,363.55x = 38,450,870,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450,870,049.26/221,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,700.10

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