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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,964.92, 310,435.98 and 124,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,964.92, 310,435.98 and 124,355 is: 171,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,964.92 : 310,435.98 = 124,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,964.92/310,435.98 = 124,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,964.92x = 310,435.98 × 124,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,964.92x = 38,604,266,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604,266,292.90/224,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,601.27

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