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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,551.20, 92,326.80 and 45,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,551.20, 92,326.80 and 45,999.20 is: 68,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,551.20 : 92,326.80 = 45,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,551.20/92,326.80 = 45,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,551.20x = 92,326.80 × 45,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,551.20x = 4,246,958,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,958,938.56/61,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,998.80

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