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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,565.16, 170,368.38 and 46,969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,565.16, 170,368.38 and 46,969.12 is: 70,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,565.16 : 170,368.38 = 46,969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,565.16/170,368.38 = 46,969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,565.16x = 170,368.38 × 46,969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,565.16x = 8,002,052,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,052,884.43/113,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,462.22

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