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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,462.19, 168,609.96 and 68,078.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,462.19, 168,609.96 and 68,078.45 is: 102,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,462.19 : 168,609.96 = 68,078.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,462.19/168,609.96 = 68,078.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,462.19x = 168,609.96 × 68,078.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,462.19x = 11,478,703,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,478,703,888.31/112,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,067.22

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