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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,632.78, 168,944.79 and 41,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,632.78, 168,944.79 and 41,524.66 is: 62,285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,632.78 : 168,944.79 = 41,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,632.78/168,944.79 = 41,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,632.78x = 168,944.79 × 41,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,632.78x = 7,015,375,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,375,330.42/112,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,285.38

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