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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,437.41, 170,050.97 and 50,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,437.41, 170,050.97 and 50,223.84 is: 75,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,437.41 : 170,050.97 = 50,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,437.41/170,050.97 = 50,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,437.41x = 170,050.97 × 50,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,437.41x = 8,540,612,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,612,458.01/113,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,289.21

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