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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,054.52, 442,671.98 and 124,364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,054.52, 442,671.98 and 124,364.61 is: 186,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,054.52 : 442,671.98 = 124,364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,054.52/442,671.98 = 124,364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,054.52x = 442,671.98 × 124,364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,054.52x = 55,052,727,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,052,727,528.80/295,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,584.94

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