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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,692.88, 170,856.36 and 91,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,692.88, 170,856.36 and 91,493 is: 126,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,692.88 : 170,856.36 = 91,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,692.88/170,856.36 = 91,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,692.88x = 170,856.36 × 91,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,692.88x = 15,632,160,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,160,945.48/123,692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,378.83

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