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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,377.31, 185,134.40 and 60,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,377.31, 185,134.40 and 60,197.96 is: 90,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,377.31 : 185,134.40 = 60,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,377.31/185,134.40 = 60,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,377.31x = 185,134.40 × 60,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,377.31x = 11,144,713,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144,713,205.82/123,377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,330.33

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