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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,427.98, 186,660.78 and 45,523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,427.98, 186,660.78 and 45,523.45 is: 68,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,427.98 : 186,660.78 = 45,523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,427.98/186,660.78 = 45,523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,427.98x = 186,660.78 × 45,523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,427.98x = 8,497,442,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,497,442,685.29/124,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,292.06

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