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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,995.20, 170,992.32 and 35,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,995.20, 170,992.32 and 35,088 is: 52,631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,995.20 : 170,992.32 = 35,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,995.20/170,992.32 = 35,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,995.20x = 170,992.32 × 35,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,995.20x = 5,999,778,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,778,524.16/113,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,631.85

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