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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,946.26, 99,348.52 and 45,134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,946.26, 99,348.52 and 45,134.85 is: 62,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,946.26 : 99,348.52 = 45,134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,946.26/99,348.52 = 45,134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,946.26x = 99,348.52 × 45,134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,946.26x = 4,484,080,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,080,435.08/71,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,325.42

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