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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,543.30, 174,858.15 and 112,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,543.30, 174,858.15 and 112,223.30 is: 168,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,543.30 : 174,858.15 = 112,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,543.30/174,858.15 = 112,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,543.30x = 174,858.15 × 112,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,543.30x = 19,623,158,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,623,158,624.90/116,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,376.55

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