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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,511.58, 170,277.16 and 29,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,511.58, 170,277.16 and 29,271 is: 43,909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,511.58 : 170,277.16 = 29,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,511.58/170,277.16 = 29,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,511.58x = 170,277.16 × 29,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,511.58x = 4,984,182,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,182,750.36/113,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,909.02

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