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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,042.62, 171,052.98 and 35,135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,042.62, 171,052.98 and 35,135.66 is: 52,700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,042.62 : 171,052.98 = 35,135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,042.62/171,052.98 = 35,135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,042.62x = 171,052.98 × 35,135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,042.62x = 6,010,058,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010,058,492.00/114,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,700.11

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