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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,545.56, 173,253.96 and 68,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,545.56, 173,253.96 and 68,958.24 is: 95,162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,545.56 : 173,253.96 = 68,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,545.56/173,253.96 = 68,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,545.56x = 173,253.96 × 68,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,545.56x = 11,947,288,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,947,288,154.63/125,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,162.97

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