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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,672.42, 170,562.69 and 95,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,672.42, 170,562.69 and 95,061.42 is: 131,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,672.42 : 170,562.69 = 95,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,672.42/170,562.69 = 95,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,672.42x = 170,562.69 × 95,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,672.42x = 16,213,931,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213,931,510.42/123,672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,103.86

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