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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,999.74, 171,002.55 and 54,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,999.74, 171,002.55 and 54,014.14 is: 81,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,999.74 : 171,002.55 = 54,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,999.74/171,002.55 = 54,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,999.74x = 171,002.55 × 54,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,999.74x = 9,236,555,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,555,676.06/113,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,022.60

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