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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,259.78, 169,888.59 and 30,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,259.78, 169,888.59 and 30,153.78 is: 45,230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,259.78 : 169,888.59 = 30,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,259.78/169,888.59 = 30,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,259.78x = 169,888.59 × 30,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,259.78x = 5,122,783,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,783,167.37/113,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,230.38

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