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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,238.62, 168,688.27 and 68,523.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,238.62, 168,688.27 and 68,523.47 is: 94,561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,238.62 : 168,688.27 = 68,523.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,238.62/168,688.27 = 68,523.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,238.62x = 168,688.27 × 68,523.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,238.62x = 11,559,105,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,559,105,608.70/122,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,561.81

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