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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,648.82, 747,973.22 and 124,671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,648.82, 747,973.22 and 124,671.82 is: 187,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,648.82 : 747,973.22 = 124,671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,648.82/747,973.22 = 124,671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,648.82x = 747,973.22 × 124,671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,648.82x = 93,251,178,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251,178,908.79/498,648.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,007.72

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