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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,995.59, 170,993.43 and 29,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,995.59, 170,993.43 and 29,755.52 is: 44,633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,995.59 : 170,993.43 = 29,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,995.59/170,993.43 = 29,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,995.59x = 170,993.43 × 29,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,995.59x = 5,087,998,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,998,212.49/113,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,633.29

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