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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,302.95, 171,071.89 and 112,790.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,302.95, 171,071.89 and 112,790.73 is: 168,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,302.95 : 171,071.89 = 112,790.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,302.95/171,071.89 = 112,790.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,302.95x = 171,071.89 × 112,790.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,302.95x = 19,295,323,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295,323,355.58/114,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,808.62

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