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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,049.68, 397,619.18 and 122,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,049.68, 397,619.18 and 122,837.27 is: 184,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,049.68 : 397,619.18 = 122,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,049.68/397,619.18 = 122,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,049.68x = 397,619.18 × 122,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,049.68x = 48,842,454,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,842,454,570.84/265,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,276.60

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