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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,253.28, 172,957.68 and 45,123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,253.28, 172,957.68 and 45,123.84 is: 67,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,253.28 : 172,957.68 = 45,123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,253.28/172,957.68 = 45,123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,253.28x = 172,957.68 × 45,123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,253.28x = 7,804,514,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,514,679.09/115,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,716.20

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