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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,252.17, 172,775.65 and 45,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,252.17, 172,775.65 and 45,180.33 is: 67,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,252.17 : 172,775.65 = 45,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,252.17/172,775.65 = 45,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,252.17x = 172,775.65 × 45,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,252.17x = 7,806,060,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,060,882.96/115,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,730.27

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