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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,439.83, 168,659.60 and 29,333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,439.83, 168,659.60 and 29,333.83 is: 44,000.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,439.83 : 168,659.60 = 29,333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,439.83/168,659.60 = 29,333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,439.83x = 168,659.60 × 29,333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,439.83x = 4,947,432,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,432,034.27/112,439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,000.71

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