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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,332.60, 168,452.04 and 45,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,332.60, 168,452.04 and 45,727.52 is: 68,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,332.60 : 168,452.04 = 45,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,332.60/168,452.04 = 45,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,332.60x = 168,452.04 × 45,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,332.60x = 7,702,893,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,893,185.88/112,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,572.20

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