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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,032.08, 168,076.44 and 33,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,032.08, 168,076.44 and 33,146 is: 49,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,032.08 : 168,076.44 = 33,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,032.08/168,076.44 = 33,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,032.08x = 168,076.44 × 33,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,032.08x = 5,571,061,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,061,680.24/112,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,727.38

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