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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,042.62, 409,242.24 and 123,107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,042.62, 409,242.24 and 123,107.37 is: 184,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,042.62 : 409,242.24 = 123,107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,042.62/409,242.24 = 123,107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,042.62x = 409,242.24 × 123,107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,042.62x = 50,380,734,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380,734,324.65/273,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,516.01

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