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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,610.76, 312,730.49 and 124,640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,610.76, 312,730.49 and 124,640.52 is: 172,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,610.76 : 312,730.49 = 124,640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,610.76/312,730.49 = 124,640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,610.76x = 312,730.49 × 124,640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,610.76x = 38,978,890,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,890,893.45/226,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,008.12

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