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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,551.20, 168,826.80 and 29,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,551.20, 168,826.80 and 29,445.20 is: 44,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,551.20 : 168,826.80 = 29,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,551.20/168,826.80 = 29,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,551.20x = 168,826.80 × 29,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,551.20x = 4,971,138,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,138,891.36/112,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,167.80

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