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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,007.80, 184,511.70 and 60,799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,007.80, 184,511.70 and 60,799.80 is: 91,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,007.80 : 184,511.70 = 60,799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,007.80/184,511.70 = 60,799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,007.80x = 184,511.70 × 60,799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,007.80x = 11,218,274,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,218,274,457.66/123,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,199.70

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