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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,059.88, 173,819.81 and 112,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,059.88, 173,819.81 and 112,867.28 is: 169,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,059.88 : 173,819.81 = 112,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,059.88/173,819.81 = 112,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,059.88x = 173,819.81 × 112,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,059.88x = 19,618,569,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,618,569,164.82/116,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,038.34

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