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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,128.89, 174,201.44 and 46,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,128.89, 174,201.44 and 46,008 is: 69,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,128.89 : 174,201.44 = 46,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,128.89/174,201.44 = 46,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,128.89x = 174,201.44 × 46,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,128.89x = 8,014,659,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,659,621.48/116,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,015.21

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