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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,764.76, 307,411.56 and 125,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,764.76, 307,411.56 and 125,967 is: 173,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,764.76 : 307,411.56 = 125,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,764.76/307,411.56 = 125,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,764.76x = 307,411.56 × 125,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,764.76x = 38,723,711,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723,711,978.52/222,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,832.31

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