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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,964.80, 176,947.20 and 113,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,964.80, 176,947.20 and 113,299.20 is: 169,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,964.80 : 176,947.20 = 113,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,964.80/176,947.20 = 113,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,964.80x = 176,947.20 × 113,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,964.80x = 20,047,976,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047,976,202.24/117,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,948.80

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