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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,253.46, 172,848.90 and 68,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,253.46, 172,848.90 and 68,663.62 is: 94,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,253.46 : 172,848.90 = 68,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,253.46/172,848.90 = 68,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,253.46x = 172,848.90 × 68,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,253.46x = 11,868,431,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,868,431,187.02/125,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,755.32

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