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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,453.38, 168,596.74 and 68,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,453.38, 168,596.74 and 68,069.63 is: 102,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,453.38 : 168,596.74 = 68,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,453.38/168,596.74 = 68,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,453.38x = 168,596.74 × 68,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,453.38x = 11,476,318,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,476,318,217.59/112,453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,054.01

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