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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,270.60, 172,905.90 and 68,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,270.60, 172,905.90 and 68,499.40 is: 102,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,270.60 : 172,905.90 = 68,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,270.60/172,905.90 = 68,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,270.60x = 172,905.90 × 68,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,270.60x = 11,843,950,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843,950,406.46/115,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,749.10

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