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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,474.81, 170,196.93 and 46,905.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,474.81, 170,196.93 and 46,905.71 is: 70,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,474.81 : 170,196.93 = 46,905.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,474.81/170,196.93 = 46,905.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,474.81x = 170,196.93 × 46,905.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,474.81x = 7,983,206,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,206,990.49/113,474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,352.24

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