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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,259.46, 306,714.96 and 126,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,259.46, 306,714.96 and 126,767.76 is: 174,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,259.46 : 306,714.96 = 126,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,259.46/306,714.96 = 126,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,259.46x = 306,714.96 × 126,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,259.46x = 38,881,568,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,568,437.69/222,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,937.74

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