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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,713.36, 171,754.56 and 116,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,713.36, 171,754.56 and 116,708.76 is: 160,730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,713.36 : 171,754.56 = 116,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,713.36/171,754.56 = 116,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,713.36x = 171,754.56 × 116,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,713.36x = 20,045,261,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,261,721.95/124,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,730.67

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