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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,433.76, 168,660.32 and 45,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,433.76, 168,660.32 and 45,878.56 is: 68,821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,433.76 : 168,660.32 = 45,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,433.76/168,660.32 = 45,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,433.76x = 168,660.32 × 45,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,433.76x = 7,737,892,610.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,892,610.74/112,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,821.79

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