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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,182.28, 168,253.98 and 29,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,182.28, 168,253.98 and 29,076.28 is: 43,609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,182.28 : 168,253.98 = 29,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,182.28/168,253.98 = 29,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,182.28x = 168,253.98 × 29,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,182.28x = 4,892,199,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,199,833.59/112,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,609.38

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