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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,949.72, 309,050.63 and 123,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,949.72, 309,050.63 and 123,347.72 is: 170,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,949.72 : 309,050.63 = 123,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,949.72/309,050.63 = 123,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,949.72x = 309,050.63 × 123,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,949.72x = 38,120,688,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,688,413.07/223,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,219.86

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