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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,562.74, 170,364.63 and 46,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,562.74, 170,364.63 and 46,966.70 is: 70,458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,562.74 : 170,364.63 = 46,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,562.74/170,364.63 = 46,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,562.74x = 170,364.63 × 46,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,562.74x = 8,001,464,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,464,467.82/113,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,458.54

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