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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,962.24, 332,934.54 and 122,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,962.24, 332,934.54 and 122,320 is: 183,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,962.24 : 332,934.54 = 122,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,962.24/332,934.54 = 122,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,962.24x = 332,934.54 × 122,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,962.24x = 40,724,552,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,724,552,932.80/221,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,475.14

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