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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,225.78, 715,822.28 and 122,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,225.78, 715,822.28 and 122,242.88 is: 183,360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,225.78 : 715,822.28 = 122,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,225.78/715,822.28 = 122,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,225.78x = 715,822.28 × 122,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,225.78x = 87,504,177,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,504,177,075.37/477,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,360.12

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