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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,734.79, 541,175.99 and 124,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,734.79, 541,175.99 and 124,046.73 is: 186,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,734.79 : 541,175.99 = 124,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,734.79/541,175.99 = 124,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,734.79x = 541,175.99 × 124,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,734.79x = 67,131,111,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,131,111,293.78/360,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,095.47

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