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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,969.94, 171,078.53 and 73,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,969.94, 171,078.53 and 73,668.94 is: 101,663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,969.94 : 171,078.53 = 73,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,969.94/171,078.53 = 73,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,969.94x = 171,078.53 × 73,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,969.94x = 12,603,173,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,173,165.82/123,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,663.14

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