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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,349.64, 168,523.98 and 45,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,349.64, 168,523.98 and 45,774.92 is: 68,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,349.64 : 168,523.98 = 45,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,349.64/168,523.98 = 45,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,349.64x = 168,523.98 × 45,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,349.64x = 7,714,171,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,171,702.58/112,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,662.18

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