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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,381.76, 185,072.64 and 60,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,381.76, 185,072.64 and 60,989.44 is: 91,484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,381.76 : 185,072.64 = 60,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,381.76/185,072.64 = 60,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,381.76x = 185,072.64 × 60,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,381.76x = 11,287,476,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,476,672.92/123,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,484.16

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