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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,241.49, 172,998.89 and 93,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,241.49, 172,998.89 and 93,355.03 is: 128,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,241.49 : 172,998.89 = 93,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,241.49/172,998.89 = 93,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,241.49x = 172,998.89 × 93,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,241.49x = 16,150,316,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,316,565.92/125,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,953.40

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