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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,858.80, 170,788.20 and 112,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,858.80, 170,788.20 and 112,109.20 is: 168,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,858.80 : 170,788.20 = 112,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,858.80/170,788.20 = 112,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,858.80x = 170,788.20 × 112,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,858.80x = 19,146,928,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,928,471.44/113,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,163.80

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