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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,997.28, 184,512 and 44,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,997.28, 184,512 and 44,120.32 is: 66,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,997.28 : 184,512 = 44,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,997.28/184,512 = 44,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,997.28x = 184,512 × 44,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,997.28x = 8,140,728,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,728,483.84/122,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,186.25

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