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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,774.41, 175,134.73 and 45,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,774.41, 175,134.73 and 45,698.73 is: 68,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,774.41 : 175,134.73 = 45,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,774.41/175,134.73 = 45,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,774.41x = 175,134.73 × 45,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,774.41x = 8,003,435,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,435,168.24/116,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,537.58

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