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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,561.16, 170,362.38 and 46,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,561.16, 170,362.38 and 46,965.12 is: 70,456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,561.16 : 170,362.38 = 46,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,561.16/170,362.38 = 46,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,561.16x = 170,362.38 × 46,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,561.16x = 8,001,089,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,089,620.19/113,561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,456.22

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