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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,529.91, 170,464.20 and 68,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,529.91, 170,464.20 and 68,335.94 is: 94,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,529.91 : 170,464.20 = 68,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,529.91/170,464.20 = 68,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,529.91x = 170,464.20 × 68,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,529.91x = 11,648,831,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,648,831,850.12/123,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,299.68

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