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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,682.23, 310,059.90 and 122,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,682.23, 310,059.90 and 122,707.72 is: 169,335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,682.23 : 310,059.90 = 122,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,682.23/310,059.90 = 122,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,682.23x = 310,059.90 × 122,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,682.23x = 38,046,744,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046,744,125.12/224,682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,335.79

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