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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,912.58, 186,870.92 and 108,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,912.58, 186,870.92 and 108,466.34 is: 162,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,912.58 : 186,870.92 = 108,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,912.58/186,870.92 = 108,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,912.58x = 186,870.92 × 108,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,912.58x = 20,269,203,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269,203,268.15/124,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,267.12

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