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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,126.95, 456,086.63 and 124,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,126.95, 456,086.63 and 124,184.35 is: 186,234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,126.95 : 456,086.63 = 124,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,126.95/456,086.63 = 124,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,126.95x = 456,086.63 × 124,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,126.95x = 56,638,823,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,638,823,343.16/304,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,234.15

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