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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,836.58, 173,654.52 and 69,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,836.58, 173,654.52 and 69,248 is: 95,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,836.58 : 173,654.52 = 69,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,836.58/173,654.52 = 69,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,836.58x = 173,654.52 × 69,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,836.58x = 12,025,228,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,228,200.96/125,836.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,562.26

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