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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,265.09, 183,398.25 and 55,658.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,265.09, 183,398.25 and 55,658.63 is: 83,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,265.09 : 183,398.25 = 55,658.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,265.09/183,398.25 = 55,658.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,265.09x = 183,398.25 × 55,658.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,265.09x = 10,207,694,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,207,694,422.41/122,265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,488.22

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