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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,840.80, 170,761.20 and 112,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,840.80, 170,761.20 and 112,091.20 is: 168,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,840.80 : 170,761.20 = 112,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,840.80/170,761.20 = 112,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,840.80x = 170,761.20 × 112,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,840.80x = 19,140,827,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,827,821.44/113,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,136.80

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