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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,465.70, 170,198.55 and 29,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,465.70, 170,198.55 and 29,225.70 is: 43,838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,465.70 : 170,198.55 = 29,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,465.70/170,198.55 = 29,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,465.70x = 170,198.55 × 29,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,465.70x = 4,974,171,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,171,762.74/113,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,838.55

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