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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,741.72, 115,129.05 and 43,477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,741.72, 115,129.05 and 43,477.72 is: 65,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,741.72 : 115,129.05 = 43,477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,741.72/115,129.05 = 43,477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,741.72x = 115,129.05 × 43,477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,741.72x = 5,005,548,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,548,599.77/76,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,225.91

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