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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,982.69, 172,499.99 and 35,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,982.69, 172,499.99 and 35,027.82 is: 52,549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,982.69 : 172,499.99 = 35,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,982.69/172,499.99 = 35,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,982.69x = 172,499.99 × 35,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,982.69x = 6,042,298,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,298,599.72/114,982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,549.64

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