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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,333.73, 456,659.78 and 124,552.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,333.73, 456,659.78 and 124,552.61 is: 186,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,333.73 : 456,659.78 = 124,552.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,333.73/456,659.78 = 124,552.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,333.73x = 456,659.78 × 124,552.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,333.73x = 56,878,167,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878,167,481.03/304,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,894.06

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