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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,539.70, 168,809.55 and 45,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,539.70, 168,809.55 and 45,936.10 is: 68,904.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,539.70 : 168,809.55 = 45,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,539.70/168,809.55 = 45,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,539.70x = 168,809.55 × 45,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,539.70x = 7,754,452,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,452,369.76/112,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,904.15

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