Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,448, 183,672 and 48,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122,448, 183,672 and 48,576 is: 72,864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,448 : 183,672 = 48,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,448/183,672 = 48,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,448x = 183,672 × 48,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,448x = 8,922,051,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,922,051,072/122,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,864
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