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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,412, 168,627.72 and 29,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,412, 168,627.72 and 29,306 is: 43,961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,412 : 168,627.72 = 29,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,412/168,627.72 = 29,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,412x = 168,627.72 × 29,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,412x = 4,941,803,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,803,962.32/112,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,961.53

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