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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,214.84, 172,794.60 and 68,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,214.84, 172,794.60 and 68,626.26 is: 94,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,214.84 : 172,794.60 = 68,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,214.84/172,794.60 = 68,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,214.84x = 172,794.60 × 68,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,214.84x = 11,858,247,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858,247,146.20/125,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,703.21

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