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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,725.40, 289,434.66 and 124,830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,725.40, 289,434.66 and 124,830.92 is: 172,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,725.40 : 289,434.66 = 124,830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,725.40/289,434.66 = 124,830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,725.40x = 289,434.66 × 124,830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,725.40x = 36,130,394,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130,394,887.69/209,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,274.77

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