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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,151.76, 309,327.40 and 122,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,151.76, 309,327.40 and 122,177.20 is: 168,603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,151.76 : 309,327.40 = 122,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,151.76/309,327.40 = 122,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,151.76x = 309,327.40 × 122,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,151.76x = 37,792,755,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792,755,615.28/224,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,603.43

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