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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,261.54, 308,099.70 and 121,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,261.54, 308,099.70 and 121,286.16 is: 167,374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,261.54 : 308,099.70 = 121,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,261.54/308,099.70 = 121,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,261.54x = 308,099.70 × 121,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,261.54x = 37,368,229,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,229,510.15/223,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,374.24

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