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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,380.13, 171,575.66 and 55,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,380.13, 171,575.66 and 55,265.52 is: 82,900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,380.13 : 171,575.66 = 55,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,380.13/171,575.66 = 55,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,380.13x = 171,575.66 × 55,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,380.13x = 9,482,218,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,218,069.24/114,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,900.92

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