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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,325.96, 168,372.30 and 45,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,325.96, 168,372.30 and 45,737.48 is: 68,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,325.96 : 168,372.30 = 45,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,325.96/168,372.30 = 45,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,325.96x = 168,372.30 × 45,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,325.96x = 7,700,924,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,924,703.80/112,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,558.73

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