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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,222.62, 170,047.82 and 68,779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,222.62, 170,047.82 and 68,779.98 is: 94,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,222.62 : 170,047.82 = 68,779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,222.62/170,047.82 = 68,779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,222.62x = 170,047.82 × 68,779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,222.62x = 11,695,885,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,695,885,830.59/123,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,916.71

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