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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,968.97, 170,955.66 and 35,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,968.97, 170,955.66 and 35,083.13 is: 52,625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,968.97 : 170,955.66 = 35,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,968.97/170,955.66 = 35,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,968.97x = 170,955.66 × 35,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,968.97x = 5,997,658,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,658,920.80/113,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,625.37

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