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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,996.74, 170,998.02 and 54,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,996.74, 170,998.02 and 54,011.16 is: 81,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,996.74 : 170,998.02 = 54,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,996.74/170,998.02 = 54,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,996.74x = 170,998.02 × 54,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,996.74x = 9,235,801,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,801,417.90/113,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,018.12

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