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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,457.55, 289,072.83 and 123,443.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,457.55, 289,072.83 and 123,443.29 is: 170,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,457.55 : 289,072.83 = 123,443.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,457.55/289,072.83 = 123,443.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,457.55x = 289,072.83 × 123,443.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,457.55x = 35,684,101,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,684,101,184.81/209,457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,364.36

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