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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,872.92, 170,945.34 and 67,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,872.92, 170,945.34 and 67,284.76 is: 92,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,872.92 : 170,945.34 = 67,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,872.92/170,945.34 = 67,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,872.92x = 170,945.34 × 67,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,872.92x = 11,502,016,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,502,016,175.02/123,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,853.35

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