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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,548.54, 307,117.16 and 130,649.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,548.54, 307,117.16 and 130,649.84 is: 180,296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,548.54 : 307,117.16 = 130,649.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,548.54/307,117.16 = 130,649.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,548.54x = 307,117.16 × 130,649.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,548.54x = 40,124,807,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,124,807,815.25/222,548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,296.88

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