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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,463.51, 168,611.93 and 68,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,463.51, 168,611.93 and 68,079.76 is: 102,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,463.51 : 168,611.93 = 68,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,463.51/168,611.93 = 68,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,463.51x = 168,611.93 × 68,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,463.51x = 11,479,059,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,479,059,220.91/112,463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,069.19

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