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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,638.72, 168,808.80 and 59,934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,638.72, 168,808.80 and 59,934.72 is: 89,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,638.72 : 168,808.80 = 59,934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,638.72/168,808.80 = 59,934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,638.72x = 168,808.80 × 59,934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,638.72x = 10,117,508,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117,508,161.54/112,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,822.65

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