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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,263.84, 183,396.40 and 55,657.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,263.84, 183,396.40 and 55,657.39 is: 83,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,263.84 : 183,396.40 = 55,657.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,263.84/183,396.40 = 55,657.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,263.84x = 183,396.40 × 55,657.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,263.84x = 10,207,364,959.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,207,364,959.40/122,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,486.38

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