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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,984, 108,997.92 and 43,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78,984, 108,997.92 and 43,656 is: 60,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,984 : 108,997.92 = 43,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,984/108,997.92 = 43,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,984x = 108,997.92 × 43,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,984x = 4,758,413,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,413,195.52/78,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,245.28

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