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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,899.63, 170,981.48 and 67,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,899.63, 170,981.48 and 67,311 is: 92,889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,899.63 : 170,981.48 = 67,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,899.63/170,981.48 = 67,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,899.63x = 170,981.48 × 67,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,899.63x = 11,508,934,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508,934,568.56/123,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,889.18

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