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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,366.55, 305,484.42 and 125,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,366.55, 305,484.42 and 125,873.22 is: 173,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,366.55 : 305,484.42 = 125,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,366.55/305,484.42 = 125,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,366.55x = 305,484.42 × 125,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,366.55x = 38,452,307,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,452,307,605.23/221,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,704.24

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