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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,425.82, 171,638.72 and 44,305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,425.82, 171,638.72 and 44,305.13 is: 66,457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,425.82 : 171,638.72 = 44,305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,425.82/171,638.72 = 44,305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,425.82x = 171,638.72 × 44,305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,425.82x = 7,604,474,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,474,722.91/114,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,457.68

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