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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,161.76, 168,265.86 and 45,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,161.76, 168,265.86 and 45,601.90 is: 68,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,161.76 : 168,265.86 = 45,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,161.76/168,265.86 = 45,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,161.76x = 168,265.86 × 45,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,161.76x = 7,673,242,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,242,921.13/112,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,412.29

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