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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,497.60, 168,940.80 and 60,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,497.60, 168,940.80 and 60,009.60 is: 90,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,497.60 : 168,940.80 = 60,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,497.60/168,940.80 = 60,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,497.60x = 168,940.80 × 60,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,497.60x = 10,138,069,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138,069,831.68/112,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,118.10

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