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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,273.22, 172,924.95 and 45,143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,273.22, 172,924.95 and 45,143.42 is: 67,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,273.22 : 172,924.95 = 45,143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,273.22/172,924.95 = 45,143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,273.22x = 172,924.95 × 45,143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,273.22x = 7,806,423,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,423,646.33/115,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,721.05

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