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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,974.59, 115,445.39 and 44,932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,974.59, 115,445.39 and 44,932.32 is: 67,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,974.59 : 115,445.39 = 44,932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,974.59/115,445.39 = 44,932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,974.59x = 115,445.39 × 44,932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,974.59x = 5,187,228,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,228,981.34/76,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,388.85

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