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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,375.81, 168,507.28 and 37,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,375.81, 168,507.28 and 37,469.44 is: 56,185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,375.81 : 168,507.28 = 37,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,375.81/168,507.28 = 37,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,375.81x = 168,507.28 × 37,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,375.81x = 6,313,873,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313,873,417.52/112,375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,185.34

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