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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,946.82, 170,998.32 and 91,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,946.82, 170,998.32 and 91,758.48 is: 126,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,946.82 : 170,998.32 = 91,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,946.82/170,998.32 = 91,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,946.82x = 170,998.32 × 91,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,946.82x = 15,690,546,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,546,752.03/123,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,590.96

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