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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,995.40, 184,233.90 and 102,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,995.40, 184,233.90 and 102,259.40 is: 153,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,995.40 : 184,233.90 = 102,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,995.40/184,233.90 = 102,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,995.40x = 184,233.90 × 102,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,995.40x = 18,839,648,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,839,648,073.66/122,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,173.60

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