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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,689.88, 170,852.22 and 91,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,689.88, 170,852.22 and 91,490 is: 126,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,689.88 : 170,852.22 = 91,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,689.88/170,852.22 = 91,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,689.88x = 170,852.22 × 91,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,689.88x = 15,631,269,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,269,607.80/123,689.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,374.68

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