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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,417.52, 170,120.52 and 34,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,417.52, 170,120.52 and 34,530 is: 51,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,417.52 : 170,120.52 = 34,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,417.52/170,120.52 = 34,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,417.52x = 170,120.52 × 34,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,417.52x = 5,874,261,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,261,555.60/113,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,793.25

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