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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,562.24, 170,363.88 and 46,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,562.24, 170,363.88 and 46,966.20 is: 70,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,562.24 : 170,363.88 = 46,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,562.24/170,363.88 = 46,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,562.24x = 170,363.88 × 46,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,562.24x = 8,001,344,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,344,060.86/113,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,457.79

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