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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,112.72, 307,894.92 and 133,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,112.72, 307,894.92 and 133,688.72 is: 184,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,112.72 : 307,894.92 = 133,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,112.72/307,894.92 = 133,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,112.72x = 307,894.92 × 133,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,112.72x = 41,162,077,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,077,749.30/223,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,490.05

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