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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,405.93, 170,172.90 and 105,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,405.93, 170,172.90 and 105,560.01 is: 145,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,405.93 : 170,172.90 = 105,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,405.93/170,172.90 = 105,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,405.93x = 170,172.90 × 105,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,405.93x = 17,963,453,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,453,025.73/123,405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,563.94

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