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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,973.96, 170,808.12 and 88,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,973.96, 170,808.12 and 88,704 is: 132,937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,973.96 : 170,808.12 = 88,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,973.96/170,808.12 = 88,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,973.96x = 170,808.12 × 88,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,973.96x = 15,151,363,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,363,476.48/113,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,937.06

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