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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,362.18, 185,117.08 and 113,323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,362.18, 185,117.08 and 113,323.86 is: 170,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,362.18 : 185,117.08 = 113,323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,362.18/185,117.08 = 113,323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,362.18x = 185,117.08 × 113,323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,362.18x = 20,978,182,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978,182,057.53/123,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,053.59

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