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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,896.78, 170,847.90 and 35,011.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,896.78, 170,847.90 and 35,011.69 is: 52,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,896.78 : 170,847.90 = 35,011.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,896.78/170,847.90 = 35,011.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,896.78x = 170,847.90 × 35,011.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,896.78x = 5,981,673,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,673,284.83/113,896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,518.37

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