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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,975.96, 539,978.70 and 123,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,975.96, 539,978.70 and 123,481.28 is: 185,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,975.96 : 539,978.70 = 123,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,975.96/539,978.70 = 123,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,975.96x = 539,978.70 × 123,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,975.96x = 66,677,261,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,677,261,048.74/359,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,226.98

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