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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,712.96, 305,952.48 and 121,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,712.96, 305,952.48 and 121,091.52 is: 167,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,712.96 : 305,952.48 = 121,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,712.96/305,952.48 = 121,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,712.96x = 305,952.48 × 121,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,712.96x = 37,048,250,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048,250,850.97/221,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,100.07

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