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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,998.82, 171,016.61 and 35,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,998.82, 171,016.61 and 35,113.02 is: 52,675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,998.82 : 171,016.61 = 35,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,998.82/171,016.61 = 35,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,998.82x = 171,016.61 × 35,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,998.82x = 6,004,909,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,909,647.26/113,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,675.19

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