Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,948.64, 172,353.76 and 43,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,948.64, 172,353.76 and 43,876 is: 65,787.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,948.64 : 172,353.76 = 43,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,948.64/172,353.76 = 43,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,948.64x = 172,353.76 × 43,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,948.64x = 7,562,193,573.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,562,193,573.76/114,948.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,787.59
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