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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,259.22, 168,274.88 and 95,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,259.22, 168,274.88 and 95,873.12 is: 143,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,259.22 : 168,274.88 = 95,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,259.22/168,274.88 = 95,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,259.22x = 168,274.88 × 95,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,259.22x = 16,133,037,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,037,763.23/112,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,712.36

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