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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,767.83, 169,421.36 and 72,466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,767.83, 169,421.36 and 72,466.83 is: 100,005.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,767.83 : 169,421.36 = 72,466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,767.83/169,421.36 = 72,466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,767.83x = 169,421.36 × 72,466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,767.83x = 12,277,428,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277,428,531.15/122,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,005.26

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