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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,335.61, 308,204.40 and 121,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,335.61, 308,204.40 and 121,361.92 is: 167,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,335.61 : 308,204.40 = 121,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,335.61/308,204.40 = 121,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,335.61x = 308,204.40 × 121,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,335.61x = 37,404,277,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,277,736.45/223,335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,480.13

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