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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,167.29, 185,009 and 112,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,167.29, 185,009 and 112,642.20 is: 155,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,167.29 : 185,009 = 112,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,167.29/185,009 = 112,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,167.29x = 185,009 × 112,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,167.29x = 20,839,820,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839,820,779.80/134,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,327.14

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