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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,060.97, 409,269.67 and 123,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,060.97, 409,269.67 and 123,125.72 is: 184,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,060.97 : 409,269.67 = 123,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,060.97/409,269.67 = 123,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,060.97x = 409,269.67 × 123,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,060.97x = 50,391,620,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,391,620,438.75/273,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,543.48

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