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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,289.93, 493,968.78 and 124,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,289.93, 493,968.78 and 124,297.25 is: 186,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,289.93 : 493,968.78 = 124,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,289.93/493,968.78 = 124,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,289.93x = 493,968.78 × 124,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,289.93x = 61,398,962,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,962,174.78/329,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,458.67

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