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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,521.61, 173,222.84 and 68,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,521.61, 173,222.84 and 68,934.20 is: 95,130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,521.61 : 173,222.84 = 68,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,521.61/173,222.84 = 68,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,521.61x = 173,222.84 × 68,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,521.61x = 11,940,977,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940,977,552.46/125,521.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,130.85

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