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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,998.60, 170,997.90 and 47,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,998.60, 170,997.90 and 47,416.60 is: 71,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,998.60 : 170,997.90 = 47,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,998.60/170,997.90 = 47,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,998.60x = 170,997.90 × 47,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,998.60x = 8,108,139,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,139,025.14/113,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,124.90

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