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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,867.81, 604,315.22 and 122,384.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,867.81, 604,315.22 and 122,384.25 is: 183,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,867.81 : 604,315.22 = 122,384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,867.81/604,315.22 = 122,384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,867.81x = 604,315.22 × 122,384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,867.81x = 73,958,664,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,958,664,351.36/402,867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,580.48

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