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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,176.36, 753,265.76 and 123,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,176.36, 753,265.76 and 123,098.79 is: 184,648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,176.36 : 753,265.76 = 123,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,176.36/753,265.76 = 123,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,176.36x = 753,265.76 × 123,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,176.36x = 92,726,103,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,726,103,604.43/502,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,648.48

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