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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,667.72, 168,664.86 and 68,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,667.72, 168,664.86 and 68,159.96 is: 102,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,667.72 : 168,664.86 = 68,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,667.72/168,664.86 = 68,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,667.72x = 168,664.86 × 68,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,667.72x = 11,496,190,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,496,190,111.01/112,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,036.24

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