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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,979.60, 184,469.40 and 120,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,979.60, 184,469.40 and 120,646.80 is: 180,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,979.60 : 184,469.40 = 120,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,979.60/184,469.40 = 120,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,979.60x = 184,469.40 × 120,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,979.60x = 22,255,642,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,255,642,807.92/122,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,970.20

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