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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,966.21, 171,072.09 and 67,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,966.21, 171,072.09 and 67,377.18 is: 92,979.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,966.21 : 171,072.09 = 67,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,966.21/171,072.09 = 67,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,966.21x = 171,072.09 × 67,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,966.21x = 11,526,355,000.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,526,355,000.91/123,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,979.81

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