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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,679.85, 168,776.77 and 106,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,679.85, 168,776.77 and 106,055.28 is: 158,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,679.85 : 168,776.77 = 106,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,679.85/168,776.77 = 106,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,679.85x = 168,776.77 × 106,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,679.85x = 17,899,667,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899,667,599.85/112,679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,854.20

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