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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,999.32, 171,017.36 and 35,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,999.32, 171,017.36 and 35,113.52 is: 52,675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,999.32 : 171,017.36 = 35,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,999.32/171,017.36 = 35,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,999.32x = 171,017.36 × 35,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,999.32x = 6,005,021,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,021,490.71/113,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,675.94

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