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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,552.44, 170,327.80 and 29,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,552.44, 170,327.80 and 29,305.44 is: 43,957.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,552.44 : 170,327.80 = 29,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,552.44/170,327.80 = 29,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,552.44x = 170,327.80 × 29,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,552.44x = 4,991,531,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,531,123.23/113,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,957.94

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