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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,357.28, 172,996.68 and 68,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,357.28, 172,996.68 and 68,772.24 is: 94,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,357.28 : 172,996.68 = 68,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,357.28/172,996.68 = 68,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,357.28x = 172,996.68 × 68,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,357.28x = 11,897,369,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897,369,196.16/125,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,907.68

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