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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,444.62, 170,182.72 and 50,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,444.62, 170,182.72 and 50,259.76 is: 75,396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,444.62 : 170,182.72 = 50,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,444.62/170,182.72 = 50,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,444.62x = 170,182.72 × 50,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,444.62x = 8,553,342,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,553,342,663.35/113,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,396.64

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