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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,803.20, 409,010.40 and 122,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,803.20, 409,010.40 and 122,920.80 is: 184,293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,803.20 : 409,010.40 = 122,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,803.20/409,010.40 = 122,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,803.20x = 409,010.40 × 122,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,803.20x = 50,275,885,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,275,885,576.32/272,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,293.61

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