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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,843.06, 79,774.92 and 45,887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,843.06, 79,774.92 and 45,887.46 is: 63,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,843.06 : 79,774.92 = 45,887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,843.06/79,774.92 = 45,887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,843.06x = 79,774.92 × 45,887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,843.06x = 3,660,668,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,668,450.50/57,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,286.22

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