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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,924.94, 171,016.41 and 73,623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,924.94, 171,016.41 and 73,623.94 is: 101,601.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,924.94 : 171,016.41 = 73,623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,924.94/171,016.41 = 73,623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,924.94x = 171,016.41 × 73,623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,924.94x = 12,590,901,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,901,757.40/123,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,601.03

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