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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,472.30, 168,708.45 and 29,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,472.30, 168,708.45 and 29,366.30 is: 44,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,472.30 : 168,708.45 = 29,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,472.30/168,708.45 = 29,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,472.30x = 168,708.45 × 29,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,472.30x = 4,954,342,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,342,955.24/112,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,049.45

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