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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,961.85, 170,944.98 and 35,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,961.85, 170,944.98 and 35,076 is: 52,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,961.85 : 170,944.98 = 35,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,961.85/170,944.98 = 35,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,961.85x = 170,944.98 × 35,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,961.85x = 5,996,065,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,065,986.95/113,961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,614.68

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