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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,949.10, 184,423.65 and 120,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,949.10, 184,423.65 and 120,980.80 is: 181,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,949.10 : 184,423.65 = 120,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,949.10/184,423.65 = 120,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,949.10x = 184,423.65 × 120,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,949.10x = 22,311,720,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,720,715.92/122,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,471.20

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