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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,072.58, 171,051.76 and 35,176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,072.58, 171,051.76 and 35,176.55 is: 52,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,072.58 : 171,051.76 = 35,176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,072.58/171,051.76 = 35,176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,072.58x = 171,051.76 × 35,176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,072.58x = 6,017,010,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,017,010,612.35/114,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,747.21

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