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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,107.91, 762,162.16 and 129,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,107.91, 762,162.16 and 129,057.07 is: 193,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,107.91 : 762,162.16 = 129,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,107.91/762,162.16 = 129,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,107.91x = 762,162.16 × 129,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,107.91x = 98,362,414,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,362,414,589.19/508,107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,585.68

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