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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,280.36, 753,421.98 and 123,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,280.36, 753,421.98 and 123,202.88 is: 184,804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,280.36 : 753,421.98 = 123,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,280.36/753,421.98 = 123,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,280.36x = 753,421.98 × 123,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,280.36x = 92,823,757,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,823,757,791.30/502,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,804.67

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