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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,112.76, 288,576.80 and 123,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,112.76, 288,576.80 and 123,074.97 is: 169,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,112.76 : 288,576.80 = 123,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,112.76/288,576.80 = 123,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,112.76x = 288,576.80 × 123,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,112.76x = 35,516,581,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516,581,002.70/209,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,844.16

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