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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,266.30, 559,899.45 and 123,948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,266.30, 559,899.45 and 123,948.30 is: 185,922.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,266.30 : 559,899.45 = 123,948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,266.30/559,899.45 = 123,948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,266.30x = 559,899.45 × 123,948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,266.30x = 69,398,584,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,398,584,998.44/373,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,922.45

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