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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,954.72, 170,871.51 and 97,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,954.72, 170,871.51 and 97,050.52 is: 133,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,954.72 : 170,871.51 = 97,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,954.72/170,871.51 = 97,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,954.72x = 170,871.51 × 97,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,954.72x = 16,583,168,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583,168,004.72/123,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,784.08

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