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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,169.22, 168,217.44 and 37,269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,169.22, 168,217.44 and 37,269.26 is: 55,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,169.22 : 168,217.44 = 37,269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,169.22/168,217.44 = 37,269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,169.22x = 168,217.44 × 37,269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,169.22x = 6,269,338,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,338,666.81/112,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,891.79

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