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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,878.28, 169,098.72 and 60,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,878.28, 169,098.72 and 60,215.32 is: 90,206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,878.28 : 169,098.72 = 60,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,878.28/169,098.72 = 60,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,878.28x = 169,098.72 × 60,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,878.28x = 10,182,333,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,333,536.39/112,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,206.31

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