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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,760.63, 184,148.73 and 38,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,760.63, 184,148.73 and 38,524.12 is: 57,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,760.63 : 184,148.73 = 38,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,760.63/184,148.73 = 38,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,760.63x = 184,148.73 × 38,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,760.63x = 7,094,167,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,094,167,420.34/122,760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,788.62

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