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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,427.39, 168,591.66 and 59,824.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,427.39, 168,591.66 and 59,824.37 is: 89,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,427.39 : 168,591.66 = 59,824.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,427.39/168,591.66 = 59,824.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,427.39x = 168,591.66 × 59,824.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,427.39x = 10,085,889,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,889,003.80/112,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,710.25

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