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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,891.20, 170,836.80 and 112,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,891.20, 170,836.80 and 112,141.60 is: 168,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,891.20 : 170,836.80 = 112,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,891.20/170,836.80 = 112,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,891.20x = 170,836.80 × 112,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,891.20x = 19,157,912,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,912,090.88/113,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,212.40

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