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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,881.78, 170,615.31 and 111,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,881.78, 170,615.31 and 111,393.46 is: 166,887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,881.78 : 170,615.31 = 111,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,881.78/170,615.31 = 111,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,881.78x = 170,615.31 × 111,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,881.78x = 19,005,429,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005,429,709.87/113,881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,887.36

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