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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,264.75, 168,251.32 and 45,627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,264.75, 168,251.32 and 45,627.34 is: 68,381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,264.75 : 168,251.32 = 45,627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,264.75/168,251.32 = 45,627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,264.75x = 168,251.32 × 45,627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,264.75x = 7,676,860,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,676,860,183.09/112,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,381.75

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