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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,354.08, 168,540.80 and 29,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,354.08, 168,540.80 and 29,248 is: 43,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,354.08 : 168,540.80 = 29,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,354.08/168,540.80 = 29,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,354.08x = 168,540.80 × 29,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,354.08x = 4,929,481,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,481,318.40/112,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,874.52

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