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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,955.60, 184,433.40 and 87,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,955.60, 184,433.40 and 87,526.20 is: 131,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,955.60 : 184,433.40 = 87,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,955.60/184,433.40 = 87,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,955.60x = 184,433.40 × 87,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,955.60x = 16,142,754,655.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,754,655.08/122,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,289.30

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