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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,933.31, 170,788.89 and 45,524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,933.31, 170,788.89 and 45,524.47 is: 68,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,933.31 : 170,788.89 = 45,524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,933.31/170,788.89 = 45,524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,933.31x = 170,788.89 × 45,524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,933.31x = 7,775,073,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,073,699.14/113,933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,242.32

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