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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,671.72, 168,670.86 and 68,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,671.72, 168,670.86 and 68,163.96 is: 102,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,671.72 : 168,670.86 = 68,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,671.72/168,670.86 = 68,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,671.72x = 168,670.86 × 68,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,671.72x = 11,497,273,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,497,273,754.21/112,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,042.23

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