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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,488.80, 170,233.20 and 101,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,488.80, 170,233.20 and 101,241.60 is: 151,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,488.80 : 170,233.20 = 101,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,488.80/170,233.20 = 101,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,488.80x = 170,233.20 × 101,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,488.80x = 17,234,681,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,681,541.12/113,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,862.40

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