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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,621.52, 183,783.84 and 87,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,621.52, 183,783.84 and 87,026.88 is: 130,434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,621.52 : 183,783.84 = 87,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,621.52/183,783.84 = 87,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,621.52x = 183,783.84 × 87,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,621.52x = 15,994,134,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994,134,189.62/122,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,434.97

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