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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,171.64, 174,267.86 and 45,092.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,171.64, 174,267.86 and 45,092.61 is: 67,642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,171.64 : 174,267.86 = 45,092.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,171.64/174,267.86 = 45,092.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,171.64x = 174,267.86 × 45,092.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,171.64x = 7,858,192,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858,192,421.05/116,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,642.95

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