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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,122.72, 168,233.76 and 59,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,122.72, 168,233.76 and 59,519.52 is: 89,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,122.72 : 168,233.76 = 59,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,122.72/168,233.76 = 59,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,122.72x = 168,233.76 × 59,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,122.72x = 10,013,192,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013,192,643.00/112,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,305.65

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