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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,033.80, 168,050.70 and 97,271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,033.80, 168,050.70 and 97,271.55 is: 145,907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,033.80 : 168,050.70 = 97,271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,033.80/168,050.70 = 97,271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,033.80x = 168,050.70 × 97,271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,033.80x = 16,346,552,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346,552,067.59/112,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,907.33

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