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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,154.74, 408,092.18 and 122,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,154.74, 408,092.18 and 122,266.53 is: 183,336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,154.74 : 408,092.18 = 122,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,154.74/408,092.18 = 122,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,154.74x = 408,092.18 × 122,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,154.74x = 49,896,014,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,896,014,157.40/272,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,336.93

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