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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,972.73, 407,818.30 and 122,083.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,972.73, 407,818.30 and 122,083.95 is: 183,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,972.73 : 407,818.30 = 122,083.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,972.73/407,818.30 = 122,083.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,972.73x = 407,818.30 × 122,083.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,972.73x = 49,788,070,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,788,070,399.30/271,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,062.73

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