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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,294.36, 168,768.06 and 71,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,294.36, 168,768.06 and 71,305.70 is: 98,402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,294.36 : 168,768.06 = 71,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,294.36/168,768.06 = 71,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,294.36x = 168,768.06 × 71,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,294.36x = 12,034,124,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,124,655.94/122,294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,402.94

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