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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,644.97, 173,154.26 and 60,124.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,644.97, 173,154.26 and 60,124.33 is: 90,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,644.97 : 173,154.26 = 60,124.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,644.97/173,154.26 = 60,124.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,644.97x = 173,154.26 × 60,124.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,644.97x = 10,410,783,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410,783,568.52/115,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,023.66

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