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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,042.36, 171,092.70 and 47,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,042.36, 171,092.70 and 47,460.36 is: 71,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,042.36 : 171,092.70 = 47,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,042.36/171,092.70 = 47,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,042.36x = 171,092.70 × 47,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,042.36x = 8,120,121,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,121,135.37/114,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,202.68

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