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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,481.80, 684,722.70 and 124,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,481.80, 684,722.70 and 124,057.80 is: 186,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,481.80 : 684,722.70 = 124,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,481.80/684,722.70 = 124,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,481.80x = 684,722.70 × 124,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,481.80x = 84,945,191,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,945,191,772.06/456,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,086.70

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