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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,256.46, 306,710.82 and 126,764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,256.46, 306,710.82 and 126,764.75 is: 174,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,256.46 : 306,710.82 = 126,764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,256.46/306,710.82 = 126,764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,256.46x = 306,710.82 × 126,764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,256.46x = 38,880,121,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,880,121,186.37/222,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,933.59

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