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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,946.98, 407,780.27 and 122,058.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,946.98, 407,780.27 and 122,058.78 is: 183,025.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,946.98 : 407,780.27 = 122,058.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,946.98/407,780.27 = 122,058.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,946.98x = 407,780.27 × 122,058.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,946.98x = 49,773,162,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,162,264.27/271,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,025.24

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