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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,238.76, 169,861.98 and 30,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,238.76, 169,861.98 and 30,132.84 is: 45,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,238.76 : 169,861.98 = 30,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,238.76/169,861.98 = 30,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,238.76x = 169,861.98 × 30,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,238.76x = 5,118,423,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,423,865.42/113,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,200.28

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