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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,216.72, 171,325.08 and 35,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,216.72, 171,325.08 and 35,329.20 is: 52,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,216.72 : 171,325.08 = 35,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,216.72/171,325.08 = 35,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,216.72x = 171,325.08 × 35,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,216.72x = 6,052,778,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,778,016.34/114,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,993.80

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