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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,072.93, 182,395.80 and 123,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,072.93, 182,395.80 and 123,609.24 is: 170,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,072.93 : 182,395.80 = 123,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,072.93/182,395.80 = 123,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,072.93x = 182,395.80 × 123,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,072.93x = 22,545,806,217.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,806,217.19/132,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,707.25

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