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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,586.38, 168,998.64 and 110,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,586.38, 168,998.64 and 110,045.32 is: 165,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,586.38 : 168,998.64 = 110,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,586.38/168,998.64 = 110,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,586.38x = 168,998.64 × 110,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,586.38x = 18,597,509,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,509,418.36/112,586.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,184.36

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