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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,999.70, 656,999.55 and 122,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,999.70, 656,999.55 and 122,456.10 is: 183,684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,999.70 : 656,999.55 = 122,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,999.70/656,999.55 = 122,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,999.70x = 656,999.55 × 122,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,999.70x = 80,453,602,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,453,602,594.76/437,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,684.15

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