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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,976.86, 170,812.46 and 88,706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,976.86, 170,812.46 and 88,706.89 is: 132,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,976.86 : 170,812.46 = 88,706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,976.86/170,812.46 = 88,706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,976.86x = 170,812.46 × 88,706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,976.86x = 15,152,241,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,241,229.28/113,976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,941.38

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