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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,999.63, 171,021.41 and 47,403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,999.63, 171,021.41 and 47,403.95 is: 71,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,999.63 : 171,021.41 = 47,403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,999.63/171,021.41 = 47,403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,999.63x = 171,021.41 × 47,403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,999.63x = 8,107,090,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,090,131.55/113,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,115.06

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