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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,569.26, 185,242.92 and 60,353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,569.26, 185,242.92 and 60,353.62 is: 90,476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,569.26 : 185,242.92 = 60,353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,569.26/185,242.92 = 60,353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,569.26x = 185,242.92 × 60,353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,569.26x = 11,180,080,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180,080,801.37/123,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,476.23

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