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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,170.11, 168,286.91 and 45,657.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,170.11, 168,286.91 and 45,657.95 is: 68,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,170.11 : 168,286.91 = 45,657.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,170.11/168,286.91 = 45,657.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,170.11x = 168,286.91 × 45,657.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,170.11x = 7,683,634,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,634,252.71/112,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,499.84

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