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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,410, 168,624.72 and 29,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,410, 168,624.72 and 29,304 is: 43,958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,410 : 168,624.72 = 29,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,410/168,624.72 = 29,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,410x = 168,624.72 × 29,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,410x = 4,941,378,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,378,794.88/112,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,958.53

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