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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,955.52, 175,404.03 and 45,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,955.52, 175,404.03 and 45,892.60 is: 68,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,955.52 : 175,404.03 = 45,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,955.52/175,404.03 = 45,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,955.52x = 175,404.03 × 45,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,955.52x = 8,049,746,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,746,987.18/116,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,827.42

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