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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,872.42, 169,309.56 and 91,787.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,872.42, 169,309.56 and 91,787.94 is: 137,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,872.42 : 169,309.56 = 91,787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,872.42/169,309.56 = 91,787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,872.42x = 169,309.56 × 91,787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,872.42x = 15,540,575,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,575,734.71/112,872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,682.67

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