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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,182.70, 184,428.45 and 119,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,182.70, 184,428.45 and 119,726.70 is: 179,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,182.70 : 184,428.45 = 119,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,182.70/184,428.45 = 119,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,182.70x = 184,428.45 × 119,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,182.70x = 22,081,009,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,009,704.62/123,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,254.15

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