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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,032.80, 171,049.20 and 112,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,032.80, 171,049.20 and 112,088.80 is: 168,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,032.80 : 171,049.20 = 112,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,032.80/171,049.20 = 112,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,032.80x = 171,049.20 × 112,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,032.80x = 19,172,699,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,172,699,568.96/114,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,133.20

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