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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,310.76, 168,316.92 and 49,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,310.76, 168,316.92 and 49,035.24 is: 73,487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,310.76 : 168,316.92 = 49,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,310.76/168,316.92 = 49,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,310.76x = 168,316.92 × 49,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,310.76x = 8,253,460,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,460,568.26/112,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,487.71

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