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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,637.94, 305,860.35 and 121,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,637.94, 305,860.35 and 121,035.94 is: 167,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,637.94 : 305,860.35 = 121,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,637.94/305,860.35 = 121,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,637.94x = 305,860.35 × 121,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,637.94x = 37,020,094,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,020,094,660.21/221,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,029.59

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