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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,397.76, 168,546.96 and 59,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,397.76, 168,546.96 and 59,794.74 is: 89,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,397.76 : 168,546.96 = 59,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,397.76/168,546.96 = 59,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,397.76x = 168,546.96 × 59,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,397.76x = 10,078,221,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,221,650.99/112,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,665.68

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