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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,172.29, 171,274.82 and 35,292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,172.29, 171,274.82 and 35,292.65 is: 52,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,172.29 : 171,274.82 = 35,292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,172.29/171,274.82 = 35,292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,172.29x = 171,274.82 × 35,292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,172.29x = 6,044,741,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,741,243.24/114,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,944.03

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