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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,486.30, 684,729.45 and 124,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,486.30, 684,729.45 and 124,062.30 is: 186,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,486.30 : 684,729.45 = 124,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,486.30/684,729.45 = 124,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,486.30x = 684,729.45 × 124,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,486.30x = 84,949,110,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,949,110,444.74/456,486.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,093.45

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