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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,443.30, 168,664.95 and 29,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,443.30, 168,664.95 and 29,337.30 is: 44,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,443.30 : 168,664.95 = 29,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,443.30/168,664.95 = 29,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,443.30x = 168,664.95 × 29,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,443.30x = 4,948,174,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,174,237.64/112,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,005.95

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