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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,462.92, 306,997.28 and 120,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,462.92, 306,997.28 and 120,486.03 is: 166,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,462.92 : 306,997.28 = 120,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,462.92/306,997.28 = 120,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,462.92x = 306,997.28 × 120,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,462.92x = 36,988,882,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,988,882,885.57/222,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,269.88

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