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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,650.57, 747,975.84 and 124,673.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,650.57, 747,975.84 and 124,673.57 is: 187,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,650.57 : 747,975.84 = 124,673.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,650.57/747,975.84 = 124,673.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,650.57x = 747,975.84 × 124,673.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,650.57x = 93,252,818,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252,818,246.55/498,650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,010.35

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