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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,445.80, 168,668.70 and 68,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,445.80, 168,668.70 and 68,049.70 is: 102,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,445.80 : 168,668.70 = 68,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,445.80/168,668.70 = 68,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,445.80x = 168,668.70 × 68,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,445.80x = 11,477,854,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,477,854,434.39/112,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,074.55

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