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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,155.69, 168,250.40 and 36,228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,155.69, 168,250.40 and 36,228.89 is: 54,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,155.69 : 168,250.40 = 36,228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,155.69/168,250.40 = 36,228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,155.69x = 168,250.40 × 36,228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,155.69x = 6,095,524,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,524,211.66/112,155.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,348.77

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