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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,515.70, 307,072.58 and 120,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,515.70, 307,072.58 and 120,541.35 is: 166,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,515.70 : 307,072.58 = 120,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,515.70/307,072.58 = 120,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,515.70x = 307,072.58 × 120,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,515.70x = 37,014,943,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,014,943,341.18/222,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,347.56

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