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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,512.58, 170,278.66 and 29,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,512.58, 170,278.66 and 29,272 is: 43,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,512.58 : 170,278.66 = 29,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,512.58/170,278.66 = 29,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,512.58x = 170,278.66 × 29,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,512.58x = 4,984,396,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,396,935.52/113,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,910.52

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