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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,033.26, 168,098.76 and 37,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,033.26, 168,098.76 and 37,163.34 is: 55,761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,033.26 : 168,098.76 = 37,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,033.26/168,098.76 = 37,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,033.26x = 168,098.76 × 37,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,033.26x = 6,247,111,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,111,371.46/112,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,761.22

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