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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,960.83, 171,065.13 and 67,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,960.83, 171,065.13 and 67,372.20 is: 92,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,960.83 : 171,065.13 = 67,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,960.83/171,065.13 = 67,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,960.83x = 171,065.13 × 67,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,960.83x = 11,525,034,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,525,034,151.39/123,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,973.20

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