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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,335.92, 170,001.96 and 39,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,335.92, 170,001.96 and 39,462 is: 59,192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,335.92 : 170,001.96 = 39,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,335.92/170,001.96 = 39,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,335.92x = 170,001.96 × 39,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,335.92x = 6,708,617,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,617,345.52/113,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,192.33

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