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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,444.72, 185,095.80 and 108,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,444.72, 185,095.80 and 108,683.28 is: 162,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,444.72 : 185,095.80 = 108,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,444.72/185,095.80 = 108,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,444.72x = 185,095.80 × 108,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,444.72x = 20,116,818,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116,818,658.22/123,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,962.16

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