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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,870.61, 173,702.85 and 68,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,870.61, 173,702.85 and 68,510.28 is: 94,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,870.61 : 173,702.85 = 68,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,870.61/173,702.85 = 68,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,870.61x = 173,702.85 × 68,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,870.61x = 11,900,430,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900,430,890.30/125,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,544.95

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