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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,766.52, 184,188.70 and 43,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,766.52, 184,188.70 and 43,879 is: 65,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,766.52 : 184,188.70 = 43,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,766.52/184,188.70 = 43,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,766.52x = 184,188.70 × 43,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,766.52x = 8,082,015,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,015,967.30/122,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,832.41

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