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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,932.81, 170,788.14 and 45,523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,932.81, 170,788.14 and 45,523.97 is: 68,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,932.81 : 170,788.14 = 45,523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,932.81/170,788.14 = 45,523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,932.81x = 170,788.14 × 45,523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,932.81x = 7,774,954,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,954,161.72/113,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,241.58

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