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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,686.76, 396,702.04 and 124,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,686.76, 396,702.04 and 124,150.12 is: 186,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,686.76 : 396,702.04 = 124,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,686.76/396,702.04 = 124,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,686.76x = 396,702.04 × 124,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,686.76x = 49,250,605,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250,605,870.24/264,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,071.29

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