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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,658.24, 179,486.88 and 44,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,658.24, 179,486.88 and 44,784 is: 67,175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,658.24 : 179,486.88 = 44,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,658.24/179,486.88 = 44,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,658.24x = 179,486.88 × 44,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,658.24x = 8,038,140,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,038,140,433.92/119,658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,175.82

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