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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,009.39, 546,041.72 and 124,048.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,009.39, 546,041.72 and 124,048.71 is: 186,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,009.39 : 546,041.72 = 124,048.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,009.39/546,041.72 = 124,048.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,009.39x = 546,041.72 × 124,048.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,009.39x = 67,735,768,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,735,768,241.97/364,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,082.48

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