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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,026.12, 172,560.96 and 44,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,026.12, 172,560.96 and 44,901 is: 67,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,026.12 : 172,560.96 = 44,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,026.12/172,560.96 = 44,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,026.12x = 172,560.96 × 44,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,026.12x = 7,748,159,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,159,664.96/115,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,360.00

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