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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,480.76, 170,232.42 and 43,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,480.76, 170,232.42 and 43,419 is: 65,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,480.76 : 170,232.42 = 43,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,480.76/170,232.42 = 43,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,480.76x = 170,232.42 × 43,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,480.76x = 7,391,321,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,321,443.98/113,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,132.82

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