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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,447.44, 168,596.10 and 45,869.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,447.44, 168,596.10 and 45,869.67 is: 68,773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,447.44 : 168,596.10 = 45,869.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,447.44/168,596.10 = 45,869.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,447.44x = 168,596.10 × 45,869.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,447.44x = 7,733,447,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,447,470.29/112,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,773.89

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