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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,105.77, 585,098.89 and 123,831.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,105.77, 585,098.89 and 123,831.77 is: 185,728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,105.77 : 585,098.89 = 123,831.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,105.77/585,098.89 = 123,831.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,105.77x = 585,098.89 × 123,831.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,105.77x = 72,453,827,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,453,827,938.66/390,105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,728.68

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