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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,978.78, 175,221.27 and 69,608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,978.78, 175,221.27 and 69,608.91 is: 96,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,978.78 : 175,221.27 = 69,608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,978.78/175,221.27 = 69,608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,978.78x = 175,221.27 × 69,608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,978.78x = 12,196,961,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,196,961,613.52/126,978.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,055.12

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