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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,281.22, 168,744.57 and 74,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,281.22, 168,744.57 and 74,517.14 is: 102,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,281.22 : 168,744.57 = 74,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,281.22/168,744.57 = 74,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,281.22x = 168,744.57 × 74,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,281.22x = 12,574,361,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,361,903.21/122,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,831.51

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