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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,999.82, 171,018.12 and 35,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,999.82, 171,018.12 and 35,114.02 is: 52,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,999.82 : 171,018.12 = 35,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,999.82/171,018.12 = 35,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,999.82x = 171,018.12 × 35,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,999.82x = 6,005,133,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,133,686.04/113,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,676.69

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