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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,272.66, 183,409.72 and 55,666.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,272.66, 183,409.72 and 55,666.21 is: 83,499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,272.66 : 183,409.72 = 55,666.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,272.66/183,409.72 = 55,666.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,272.66x = 183,409.72 × 55,666.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,272.66x = 10,209,723,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,723,989.56/122,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,499.65

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