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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,005.16, 306,360.90 and 121,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,005.16, 306,360.90 and 121,401 is: 167,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,005.16 : 306,360.90 = 121,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,005.16/306,360.90 = 121,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,005.16x = 306,360.90 × 121,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,005.16x = 37,192,519,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192,519,620.90/222,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,529.98

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