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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,486.74, 456,371.93 and 124,461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,486.74, 456,371.93 and 124,461.10 is: 186,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,486.74 : 456,371.93 = 124,461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,486.74/456,371.93 = 124,461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,486.74x = 456,371.93 × 124,461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,486.74x = 56,800,551,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,800,551,587.15/304,486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,545.24

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