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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,966.58, 307,692.31 and 120,989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,966.58, 307,692.31 and 120,989.45 is: 166,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,966.58 : 307,692.31 = 120,989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,966.58/307,692.31 = 120,989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,966.58x = 307,692.31 × 120,989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,966.58x = 37,227,521,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227,521,212.72/222,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,964.58

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