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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,012.78, 715,543.68 and 122,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,012.78, 715,543.68 and 122,029.88 is: 183,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,012.78 : 715,543.68 = 122,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,012.78/715,543.68 = 122,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,012.78x = 715,543.68 × 122,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,012.78x = 87,317,709,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,317,709,405.16/477,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,051.09

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