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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,496.52, 408,740.02 and 122,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,496.52, 408,740.02 and 122,630.76 is: 183,944.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,496.52 : 408,740.02 = 122,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,496.52/408,740.02 = 122,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,496.52x = 408,740.02 × 122,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,496.52x = 50,124,099,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124,099,295.02/272,496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,944.00

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