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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,224.92, 169,837.14 and 30,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,224.92, 169,837.14 and 30,118.92 is: 45,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,224.92 : 169,837.14 = 30,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,224.92/169,837.14 = 30,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,224.92x = 169,837.14 × 30,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,224.92x = 5,115,311,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,311,232.69/113,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,178.32

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