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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,666.58, 96,179.78 and 45,862.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69,666.58, 96,179.78 and 45,862.45 is: 63,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69,666.58 : 96,179.78 = 45,862.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69,666.58/96,179.78 = 45,862.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69,666.58x = 96,179.78 × 45,862.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69,666.58x = 4,411,040,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,040,637.49/69,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,316.45

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