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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,558.52, 170,410.68 and 76,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,558.52, 170,410.68 and 76,160.82 is: 114,290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,558.52 : 170,410.68 = 76,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,558.52/170,410.68 = 76,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,558.52x = 170,410.68 × 76,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,558.52x = 12,978,617,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,617,125.56/113,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,290.12

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