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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,069.70, 407,910.15 and 122,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,069.70, 407,910.15 and 122,187.30 is: 183,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,069.70 : 407,910.15 = 122,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,069.70/407,910.15 = 122,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,069.70x = 407,910.15 × 122,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,069.70x = 49,841,439,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,841,439,871.10/272,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,193.64

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