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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,281.80, 183,422.70 and 105,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,281.80, 183,422.70 and 105,879.30 is: 158,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,281.80 : 183,422.70 = 105,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,281.80/183,422.70 = 105,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,281.80x = 183,422.70 × 105,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,281.80x = 19,420,667,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420,667,080.11/122,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,818.95

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