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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,953.60, 184,430.40 and 87,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,953.60, 184,430.40 and 87,524.20 is: 131,286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,953.60 : 184,430.40 = 87,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,953.60/184,430.40 = 87,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,953.60x = 184,430.40 × 87,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,953.60x = 16,142,123,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,123,215.68/122,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,286.30

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