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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,506.71, 183,514.02 and 55,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,506.71, 183,514.02 and 55,855.15 is: 83,670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,506.71 : 183,514.02 = 55,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,506.71/183,514.02 = 55,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,506.71x = 183,514.02 × 55,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,506.71x = 10,250,203,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250,203,114.20/122,506.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,670.54

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