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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,755.76, 185,637.28 and 30,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,755.76, 185,637.28 and 30,261.52 is: 45,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,755.76 : 185,637.28 = 30,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,755.76/185,637.28 = 30,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,755.76x = 185,637.28 × 30,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,755.76x = 5,617,666,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,666,261.47/123,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,393.17

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