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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,731.51, 170,547.72 and 60,411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,731.51, 170,547.72 and 60,411.82 is: 90,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,731.51 : 170,547.72 = 60,411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,731.51/170,547.72 = 60,411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,731.51x = 170,547.72 × 60,411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,731.51x = 10,303,098,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303,098,162.05/113,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,591.41

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