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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,415.67, 168,540.13 and 68,031.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,415.67, 168,540.13 and 68,031.87 is: 101,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,415.67 : 168,540.13 = 68,031.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,415.67/168,540.13 = 68,031.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,415.67x = 168,540.13 × 68,031.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,415.67x = 11,466,100,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,466,100,993.35/112,415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,997.35

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