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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,483.80, 170,225.70 and 101,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,483.80, 170,225.70 and 101,042.20 is: 151,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,483.80 : 170,225.70 = 101,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,483.80/170,225.70 = 101,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,483.80x = 170,225.70 × 101,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,483.80x = 17,199,979,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,979,224.54/113,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,563.30

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