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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,973.57, 307,701.97 and 120,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,973.57, 307,701.97 and 120,996.44 is: 166,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,973.57 : 307,701.97 = 120,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,973.57/307,701.97 = 120,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,973.57x = 307,701.97 × 120,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,973.57x = 37,230,841,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230,841,109.99/222,973.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,974.24

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