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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,704.85, 185,338.58 and 109,708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,704.85, 185,338.58 and 109,708.05 is: 164,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,704.85 : 185,338.58 = 109,708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,704.85/185,338.58 = 109,708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,704.85x = 185,338.58 × 109,708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,704.85x = 20,333,133,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333,133,653.03/123,704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,368.12

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