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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,698.69, 305,926.77 and 124,898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,698.69, 305,926.77 and 124,898.27 is: 172,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,698.69 : 305,926.77 = 124,898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,698.69/305,926.77 = 124,898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,698.69x = 305,926.77 × 124,898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,698.69x = 38,209,725,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,209,725,084.50/221,698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,349.80

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