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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,464.46, 183,703.53 and 38,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,464.46, 183,703.53 and 38,236.25 is: 57,356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,464.46 : 183,703.53 = 38,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,464.46/183,703.53 = 38,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,464.46x = 183,703.53 × 38,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,464.46x = 7,024,134,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,134,486.53/122,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,356.52

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