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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,867.84, 175,175.38 and 46,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,867.84, 175,175.38 and 46,670 is: 69,954.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,867.84 : 175,175.38 = 46,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,867.84/175,175.38 = 46,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,867.84x = 175,175.38 × 46,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,867.84x = 8,175,434,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,434,984.60/116,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,954.53

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