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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,414.52, 168,976.62 and 72,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,414.52, 168,976.62 and 72,155.64 is: 99,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,414.52 : 168,976.62 = 72,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,414.52/168,976.62 = 72,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,414.52x = 168,976.62 × 72,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,414.52x = 12,192,616,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192,616,161.14/122,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,601.06

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