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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,759.88, 169,147.78 and 45,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,759.88, 169,147.78 and 45,291.96 is: 67,941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,759.88 : 169,147.78 = 45,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,759.88/169,147.78 = 45,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,759.88x = 169,147.78 × 45,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,759.88x = 7,661,034,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,034,485.85/112,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,941.14

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