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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,335.28, 172,973.63 and 68,757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,335.28, 172,973.63 and 68,757.59 is: 94,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,335.28 : 172,973.63 = 68,757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,335.28/172,973.63 = 68,757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,335.28x = 172,973.63 × 68,757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,335.28x = 11,893,249,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,893,249,932.35/125,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,891.48

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