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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,866.44, 467,850.15 and 122,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,866.44, 467,850.15 and 122,224 is: 183,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,866.44 : 467,850.15 = 122,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,866.44/467,850.15 = 122,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,866.44x = 467,850.15 × 122,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,866.44x = 57,182,516,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,182,516,733.60/311,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,355.79

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