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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,474.62, 170,869.78 and 106,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,474.62, 170,869.78 and 106,452.38 is: 158,895.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,474.62 : 170,869.78 = 106,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,474.62/170,869.78 = 106,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,474.62x = 170,869.78 × 106,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,474.62x = 18,189,494,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,494,751.08/114,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,895.44

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