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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,975.48, 171,086.40 and 67,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,975.48, 171,086.40 and 67,386.72 is: 92,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,975.48 : 171,086.40 = 67,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,975.48/171,086.40 = 67,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,975.48x = 171,086.40 × 67,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,975.48x = 11,528,951,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528,951,332.61/123,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,993.80

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