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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,261.76, 183,408.96 and 48,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,261.76, 183,408.96 and 48,372.48 is: 72,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,261.76 : 183,408.96 = 48,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,261.76/183,408.96 = 48,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,261.76x = 183,408.96 × 48,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,261.76x = 8,871,946,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871,946,249.42/122,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,565.18

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