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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,824.42, 175,251.20 and 45,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,824.42, 175,251.20 and 45,737.88 is: 68,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,824.42 : 175,251.20 = 45,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,824.42/175,251.20 = 45,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,824.42x = 175,251.20 × 45,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,824.42x = 8,015,618,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,618,355.46/116,824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,612.52

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