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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,658.76, 312,776.78 and 124,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,658.76, 312,776.78 and 124,667.76 is: 172,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,658.76 : 312,776.78 = 124,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,658.76/312,776.78 = 124,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,658.76x = 312,776.78 × 124,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,658.76x = 38,993,180,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993,180,542.61/226,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,034.74

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