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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,973.71, 175,460.54 and 45,929.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,973.71, 175,460.54 and 45,929.83 is: 68,894.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,973.71 : 175,460.54 = 45,929.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,973.71/175,460.54 = 45,929.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,973.71x = 175,460.54 × 45,929.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,973.71x = 8,058,872,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,872,450.08/116,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,894.73

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