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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,162.91, 309,335.50 and 122,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,162.91, 309,335.50 and 122,186.12 is: 168,611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,162.91 : 309,335.50 = 122,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,162.91/309,335.50 = 122,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,162.91x = 309,335.50 × 122,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,162.91x = 37,796,503,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796,503,912.33/224,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,611.77

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