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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,373.20, 170,059.80 and 29,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,373.20, 170,059.80 and 29,133.20 is: 43,699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,373.20 : 170,059.80 = 29,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,373.20/170,059.80 = 29,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,373.20x = 170,059.80 × 29,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,373.20x = 4,954,386,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,386,165.36/113,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,699.80

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