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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,624.68, 175,021.98 and 46,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,624.68, 175,021.98 and 46,524.04 is: 69,819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,624.68 : 175,021.98 = 46,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,624.68/175,021.98 = 46,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,624.68x = 175,021.98 × 46,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,624.68x = 8,142,729,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,729,598.40/116,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,819.95

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