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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,974.23, 170,808.52 and 88,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,974.23, 170,808.52 and 88,704.26 is: 132,937.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,974.23 : 170,808.52 = 88,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,974.23/170,808.52 = 88,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,974.23x = 170,808.52 × 88,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,974.23x = 15,151,443,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,443,099.34/113,974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,937.44

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