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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,052.27, 171,067.40 and 35,145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,052.27, 171,067.40 and 35,145.31 is: 52,714.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,052.27 : 171,067.40 = 35,145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,052.27/171,067.40 = 35,145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,052.27x = 171,067.40 × 35,145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,052.27x = 6,012,216,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,216,316.15/114,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,714.57

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