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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,524.40, 546,786.87 and 124,640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,524.40, 546,786.87 and 124,640.10 is: 186,960.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,524.40 : 546,786.87 = 124,640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,524.40/546,786.87 = 124,640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,524.40x = 546,786.87 × 124,640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,524.40x = 68,151,572,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,151,572,135.94/364,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,960.25

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