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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,934.74, 541,395.72 and 124,272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,934.74, 541,395.72 and 124,272.18 is: 186,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,934.74 : 541,395.72 = 124,272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,934.74/541,395.72 = 124,272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,934.74x = 541,395.72 × 124,272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,934.74x = 67,280,426,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280,426,367.07/360,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,406.07

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