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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,446.76, 185,131.94 and 44,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,446.76, 185,131.94 and 44,551 is: 66,812.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,446.76 : 185,131.94 = 44,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,446.76/185,131.94 = 44,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,446.76x = 185,131.94 × 44,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,446.76x = 8,247,813,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,813,058.94/123,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,812.71

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