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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,756, 155,603.28 and 68,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,756, 155,603.28 and 68,044 is: 93,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,756 : 155,603.28 = 68,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,756/155,603.28 = 68,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,756x = 155,603.28 × 68,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,756x = 10,587,869,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,587,869,584.32/112,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,900.72

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