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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,380.89, 168,570.72 and 45,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,380.89, 168,570.72 and 45,820.76 is: 68,730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,380.89 : 168,570.72 = 45,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,380.89/168,570.72 = 45,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,380.89x = 168,570.72 × 45,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,380.89x = 7,724,037,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,037,661.29/112,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,730.88

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