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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,170.52, 307,977.72 and 122,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,170.52, 307,977.72 and 122,568.52 is: 169,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,170.52 : 307,977.72 = 122,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,170.52/307,977.72 = 122,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,170.52x = 307,977.72 × 122,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,170.52x = 37,748,373,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,748,373,333.37/223,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,145.88

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