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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,449.76, 185,136.44 and 44,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,449.76, 185,136.44 and 44,554 is: 66,817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,449.76 : 185,136.44 = 44,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,449.76/185,136.44 = 44,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,449.76x = 185,136.44 × 44,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,449.76x = 8,248,568,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,568,947.76/123,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,817.21

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