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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,314.74, 186,499.97 and 45,426.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,314.74, 186,499.97 and 45,426.95 is: 68,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,314.74 : 186,499.97 = 45,426.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,314.74/186,499.97 = 45,426.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,314.74x = 186,499.97 × 45,426.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,314.74x = 8,472,124,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,124,585.06/124,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,150.60

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