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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,007.60, 168,011.40 and 106,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,007.60, 168,011.40 and 106,823.60 is: 160,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,007.60 : 168,011.40 = 106,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,007.60/168,011.40 = 106,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,007.60x = 168,011.40 × 106,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,007.60x = 17,947,582,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,582,589.04/112,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,235.40

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