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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,335.53, 168,737.66 and 118,220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,335.53, 168,737.66 and 118,220.63 is: 163,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,335.53 : 168,737.66 = 118,220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,335.53/168,737.66 = 118,220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,335.53x = 168,737.66 × 118,220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,335.53x = 19,948,271,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948,271,035.13/122,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,061.96

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