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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,186.52, 171,308.32 and 43,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,186.52, 171,308.32 and 43,109 is: 64,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,186.52 : 171,308.32 = 43,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,186.52/171,308.32 = 43,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,186.52x = 171,308.32 × 43,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,186.52x = 7,384,930,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,930,366.88/114,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,674.27

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