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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,863.72, 170,804.22 and 30,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,863.72, 170,804.22 and 30,757 is: 46,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,863.72 : 170,804.22 = 30,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,863.72/170,804.22 = 30,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,863.72x = 170,804.22 × 30,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,863.72x = 5,253,425,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,425,394.54/113,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,137.83

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