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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,041.92, 309,181.41 and 122,072.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,041.92, 309,181.41 and 122,072.19 is: 168,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,041.92 : 309,181.41 = 122,072.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,041.92/309,181.41 = 122,072.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,041.92x = 309,181.41 × 122,072.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,041.92x = 37,742,451,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,742,451,825.99/224,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,461.56

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