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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,379.76, 185,143.37 and 113,341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,379.76, 185,143.37 and 113,341.43 is: 170,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,379.76 : 185,143.37 = 113,341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,379.76/185,143.37 = 113,341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,379.76x = 185,143.37 × 113,341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,379.76x = 20,984,413,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984,413,803.08/123,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,079.88

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