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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,157.82, 309,335.77 and 122,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,157.82, 309,335.77 and 122,183.27 is: 168,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,157.82 : 309,335.77 = 122,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,157.82/309,335.77 = 122,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,157.82x = 309,335.77 × 122,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,157.82x = 37,795,655,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,795,655,906.57/224,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,611.81

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