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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,992.01, 171,127.65 and 75,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,992.01, 171,127.65 and 75,622 is: 104,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,992.01 : 171,127.65 = 75,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,992.01/171,127.65 = 75,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,992.01x = 171,127.65 × 75,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,992.01x = 12,941,015,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,941,015,148.30/123,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,369.75

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