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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,233.73, 169,849.98 and 28,993.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,233.73, 169,849.98 and 28,993.73 is: 43,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,233.73 : 169,849.98 = 28,993.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,233.73/169,849.98 = 28,993.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,233.73x = 169,849.98 × 28,993.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,233.73x = 4,924,583,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,583,611.38/113,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,490.43

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