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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,377.32, 168,466.95 and 45,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,377.32, 168,466.95 and 45,873.32 is: 68,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,377.32 : 168,466.95 = 45,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,377.32/168,466.95 = 45,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,377.32x = 168,466.95 × 45,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,377.32x = 7,728,138,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,138,306.77/112,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,769.56

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