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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,164.78, 561,252.03 and 124,846.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,164.78, 561,252.03 and 124,846.78 is: 187,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,164.78 : 561,252.03 = 124,846.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,164.78/561,252.03 = 124,846.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,164.78x = 561,252.03 × 124,846.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,164.78x = 70,070,508,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070,508,713.96/374,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,271.79

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