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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,268.67, 168,434.60 and 49,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,268.67, 168,434.60 and 49,094.34 is: 73,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,268.67 : 168,434.60 = 49,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,268.67/168,434.60 = 49,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,268.67x = 168,434.60 × 49,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,268.67x = 8,269,185,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269,185,274.69/112,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,655.32

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