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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,448.12, 560,172.30 and 124,130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,448.12, 560,172.30 and 124,130.12 is: 186,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,448.12 : 560,172.30 = 124,130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,448.12/560,172.30 = 124,130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,448.12x = 560,172.30 × 124,130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,448.12x = 69,534,254,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,534,254,819.68/373,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,195.22

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