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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,966.60, 184,449.90 and 38,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,966.60, 184,449.90 and 38,737.40 is: 58,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,966.60 : 184,449.90 = 38,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,966.60/184,449.90 = 38,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,966.60x = 184,449.90 × 38,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,966.60x = 7,145,109,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,109,556.26/122,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,106.10

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