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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,607.35, 172,104.90 and 74,694.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,607.35, 172,104.90 and 74,694.15 is: 112,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,607.35 : 172,104.90 = 74,694.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,607.35/172,104.90 = 74,694.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,607.35x = 172,104.90 × 74,694.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,607.35x = 12,855,229,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855,229,216.34/114,607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,167.58

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