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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,567.72, 168,851.90 and 46,007.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,567.72, 168,851.90 and 46,007.86 is: 69,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,567.72 : 168,851.90 = 46,007.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,567.72/168,851.90 = 46,007.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,567.72x = 168,851.90 × 46,007.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,567.72x = 7,768,514,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,514,575.93/112,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,011.92

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