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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,998, 170,997.06 and 30,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,998, 170,997.06 and 30,892 is: 46,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,998 : 170,997.06 = 30,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,998/170,997.06 = 30,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,998x = 170,997.06 × 30,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,998x = 5,282,441,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,441,177.52/113,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,338.02

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