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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,817.80, 184,226.70 and 120,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,817.80, 184,226.70 and 120,744.20 is: 181,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,817.80 : 184,226.70 = 120,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,817.80/184,226.70 = 120,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,817.80x = 184,226.70 × 120,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,817.80x = 22,244,305,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,305,510.14/122,817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,116.30

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