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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,924.28, 313,152.84 and 124,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,924.28, 313,152.84 and 124,947.60 is: 172,426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,924.28 : 313,152.84 = 124,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,924.28/313,152.84 = 124,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,924.28x = 313,152.84 × 124,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,924.28x = 39,127,695,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,127,695,791.18/226,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,426.22

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