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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,265.59, 184,898.39 and 49,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,265.59, 184,898.39 and 49,445.43 is: 74,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,265.59 : 184,898.39 = 49,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,265.59/184,898.39 = 49,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,265.59x = 184,898.39 × 49,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,265.59x = 9,142,380,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,380,152.63/123,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,168.15

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