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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,173.28, 630,259.60 and 124,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,173.28, 630,259.60 and 124,685.28 is: 187,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,173.28 : 630,259.60 = 124,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,173.28/630,259.60 = 124,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,173.28x = 630,259.60 × 124,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,173.28x = 78,584,094,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,584,094,698.69/420,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,027.83

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