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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,388.31, 185,156.19 and 113,349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,388.31, 185,156.19 and 113,349.98 is: 170,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,388.31 : 185,156.19 = 113,349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,388.31/185,156.19 = 113,349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,388.31x = 185,156.19 × 113,349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,388.31x = 20,987,449,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,987,449,507.60/123,388.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,092.70

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