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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,265.10, 183,398.34 and 55,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,265.10, 183,398.34 and 55,658.64 is: 83,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,265.10 : 183,398.34 = 55,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,265.10/183,398.34 = 55,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,265.10x = 183,398.34 × 55,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,265.10x = 10,207,702,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,207,702,182.66/122,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,488.27

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