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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,358.76, 306,852.94 and 120,381.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,358.76, 306,852.94 and 120,381.61 is: 166,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,358.76 : 306,852.94 = 120,381.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,358.76/306,852.94 = 120,381.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,358.76x = 306,852.94 × 120,381.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,358.76x = 36,939,450,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,939,450,950.43/222,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,125.46

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