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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,021.25, 306,396.62 and 121,419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,021.25, 306,396.62 and 121,419.25 is: 167,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,021.25 : 306,396.62 = 121,419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,021.25/306,396.62 = 121,419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,021.25x = 306,396.62 × 121,419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,021.25x = 37,202,447,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202,447,195.84/222,021.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,562.55

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