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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,197.28, 170,012.16 and 66,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,197.28, 170,012.16 and 66,608.72 is: 91,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,197.28 : 170,012.16 = 66,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,197.28/170,012.16 = 66,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,197.28x = 170,012.16 × 66,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,197.28x = 11,324,292,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,324,292,362.04/123,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,919.99

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