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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,327.74, 168,488.36 and 45,751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,327.74, 168,488.36 and 45,751.40 is: 68,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,327.74 : 168,488.36 = 45,751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,327.74/168,488.36 = 45,751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,327.74x = 168,488.36 × 45,751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,327.74x = 7,708,578,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,578,353.70/112,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,625.78

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