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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,585.38, 168,997.14 and 110,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,585.38, 168,997.14 and 110,044.32 is: 165,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,585.38 : 168,997.14 = 110,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,585.38/168,997.14 = 110,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,585.38x = 168,997.14 × 110,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,585.38x = 18,597,175,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,175,353.24/112,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,182.86

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