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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,996.79, 562,213.31 and 122,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,996.79, 562,213.31 and 122,126.74 is: 183,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,996.79 : 562,213.31 = 122,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,996.79/562,213.31 = 122,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,996.79x = 562,213.31 × 122,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,996.79x = 68,661,276,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,661,276,718.74/374,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,098.31

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