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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,967.76, 185,948.18 and 83,348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,967.76, 185,948.18 and 83,348.31 is: 125,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,967.76 : 185,948.18 = 83,348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,967.76/185,948.18 = 83,348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,967.76x = 185,948.18 × 83,348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,967.76x = 15,498,466,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498,466,133.83/123,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,020.14

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