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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,257.40, 604,886.10 and 122,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,257.40, 604,886.10 and 122,738.20 is: 184,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,257.40 : 604,886.10 = 122,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,257.40/604,886.10 = 122,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,257.40x = 604,886.10 × 122,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,257.40x = 74,242,631,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242,631,119.02/403,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,107.30

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