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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,229.54, 715,827.90 and 122,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,229.54, 715,827.90 and 122,246.63 is: 183,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,229.54 : 715,827.90 = 122,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,229.54/715,827.90 = 122,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,229.54x = 715,827.90 × 122,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,229.54x = 87,507,548,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,507,548,434.98/477,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,365.74

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