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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,977.96, 310,456.26 and 124,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,977.96, 310,456.26 and 124,369.96 is: 171,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,977.96 : 310,456.26 = 124,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,977.96/310,456.26 = 124,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,977.96x = 310,456.26 × 124,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,977.96x = 38,611,432,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611,432,637.95/224,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,623.18

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