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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,655.81, 110,265.73 and 45,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,655.81, 110,265.73 and 45,485.30 is: 68,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,655.81 : 110,265.73 = 45,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,655.81/110,265.73 = 45,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,655.81x = 110,265.73 × 45,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,655.81x = 5,015,469,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,469,478.40/73,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,093.34

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