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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,972.69, 307,700.76 and 120,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,972.69, 307,700.76 and 120,995.56 is: 166,973.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,972.69 : 307,700.76 = 120,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,972.69/307,700.76 = 120,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,972.69x = 307,700.76 × 120,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,972.69x = 37,230,425,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230,425,768.63/222,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,973.03

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