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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,422.80, 168,663.36 and 59,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,422.80, 168,663.36 and 59,789 is: 89,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,422.80 : 168,663.36 = 59,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,422.80/168,663.36 = 59,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,422.80x = 168,663.36 × 59,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,422.80x = 10,084,213,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,213,631.04/112,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,699.01

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