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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,954.46, 187,426.22 and 36,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,954.46, 187,426.22 and 36,206 is: 54,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,954.46 : 187,426.22 = 36,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,954.46/187,426.22 = 36,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,954.46x = 187,426.22 × 36,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,954.46x = 6,785,953,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,953,721.32/124,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,307.42

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