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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,755.69, 692,633.53 and 124,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,755.69, 692,633.53 and 124,770.48 is: 187,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,755.69 : 692,633.53 = 124,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,755.69/692,633.53 = 124,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,755.69x = 692,633.53 × 124,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,755.69x = 86,420,215,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420,215,560.78/461,755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,155.71

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