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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,419.64, 170,129.52 and 51,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,419.64, 170,129.52 and 51,017.24 is: 76,525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,419.64 : 170,129.52 = 51,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,419.64/170,129.52 = 51,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,419.64x = 170,129.52 × 51,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,419.64x = 8,679,538,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679,538,552.92/113,419.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,525.89

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