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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,286.78, 170,105.61 and 60,798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,286.78, 170,105.61 and 60,798.78 is: 91,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,286.78 : 170,105.61 = 60,798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,286.78/170,105.61 = 60,798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,286.78x = 170,105.61 × 60,798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,286.78x = 10,342,213,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,213,559.16/113,286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,292.33

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