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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,364.70, 168,547.05 and 68,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,364.70, 168,547.05 and 68,271.90 is: 102,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,364.70 : 168,547.05 = 68,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,364.70/168,547.05 = 68,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,364.70x = 168,547.05 × 68,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,364.70x = 11,507,027,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507,027,342.90/112,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,407.85

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