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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,974.61, 170,809.08 and 88,704.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,974.61, 170,809.08 and 88,704.63 is: 132,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,974.61 : 170,809.08 = 88,704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,974.61/170,809.08 = 88,704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,974.61x = 170,809.08 × 88,704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,974.61x = 15,151,556,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,556,882.57/113,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,938.00

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