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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,429.30, 684,643.95 and 124,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,429.30, 684,643.95 and 124,005.30 is: 186,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,429.30 : 684,643.95 = 124,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,429.30/684,643.95 = 124,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,429.30x = 684,643.95 × 124,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,429.30x = 84,899,478,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,899,478,412.94/456,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,007.95

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