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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,734.72, 179,033.83 and 70,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,734.72, 179,033.83 and 70,118.72 is: 96,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,734.72 : 179,033.83 = 70,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,734.72/179,033.83 = 70,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,734.72x = 179,033.83 × 70,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,734.72x = 12,553,621,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553,621,925.83/129,734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,763.78

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