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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,281.80, 168,422.23 and 45,706.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,281.80, 168,422.23 and 45,706.15 is: 68,559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,281.80 : 168,422.23 = 45,706.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,281.80/168,422.23 = 45,706.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,281.80x = 168,422.23 × 45,706.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,281.80x = 7,697,931,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697,931,172.39/112,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,559.03

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