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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,048.14, 306,425.90 and 125,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,048.14, 306,425.90 and 125,251.67 is: 172,847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,048.14 : 306,425.90 = 125,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,048.14/306,425.90 = 125,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,048.14x = 306,425.90 × 125,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,048.14x = 38,380,356,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,380,356,785.45/222,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,847.01

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