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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,007.05, 175,510.58 and 115,257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,007.05, 175,510.58 and 115,257.45 is: 172,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,007.05 : 175,510.58 = 115,257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,007.05/175,510.58 = 115,257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,007.05x = 175,510.58 × 115,257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,007.05x = 20,228,901,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228,901,322.53/117,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,886.18

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