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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,847.80, 170,771.70 and 112,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,847.80, 170,771.70 and 112,098.20 is: 168,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,847.80 : 170,771.70 = 112,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,847.80/170,771.70 = 112,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,847.80x = 170,771.70 × 112,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,847.80x = 19,143,200,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,143,200,180.94/113,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,147.30

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