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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,082.12, 172,644.96 and 44,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,082.12, 172,644.96 and 44,957 is: 67,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,082.12 : 172,644.96 = 44,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,082.12/172,644.96 = 44,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,082.12x = 172,644.96 × 44,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,082.12x = 7,761,599,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,599,466.72/115,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,444.01

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