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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,967.97, 309,075.81 and 123,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,967.97, 309,075.81 and 123,365.97 is: 170,245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,967.97 : 309,075.81 = 123,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,967.97/309,075.81 = 123,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,967.97x = 309,075.81 × 123,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,967.97x = 38,129,437,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,437,104.19/223,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,245.04

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