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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,997.82, 171,015.11 and 35,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,997.82, 171,015.11 and 35,112.02 is: 52,673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,997.82 : 171,015.11 = 35,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,997.82/171,015.11 = 35,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,997.82x = 171,015.11 × 35,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,997.82x = 6,004,685,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,685,962.62/113,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,673.69

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