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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,277.80, 109,916.70 and 45,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,277.80, 109,916.70 and 45,629.80 is: 68,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,277.80 : 109,916.70 = 45,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,277.80/109,916.70 = 45,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,277.80x = 109,916.70 × 45,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,277.80x = 5,015,477,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,477,037.66/73,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,444.70

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