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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,969.48, 171,078.12 and 67,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,969.48, 171,078.12 and 67,380.72 is: 92,985.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,969.48 : 171,078.12 = 67,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,969.48/171,078.12 = 67,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,969.48x = 171,078.12 × 67,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,969.48x = 11,527,366,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527,366,901.85/123,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,985.52

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