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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,292.16, 81,852.88 and 45,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,292.16, 81,852.88 and 45,832.96 is: 63,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,292.16 : 81,852.88 = 45,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,292.16/81,852.88 = 45,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,292.16x = 81,852.88 × 45,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,292.16x = 3,751,559,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,559,774.92/59,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,272.44

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