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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,792.93, 187,207.82 and 45,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,792.93, 187,207.82 and 45,901.36 is: 68,858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,792.93 : 187,207.82 = 45,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,792.93/187,207.82 = 45,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,792.93x = 187,207.82 × 45,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,792.93x = 8,593,092,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,092,375.09/124,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,858.81

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