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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,985.78, 102,106.63 and 45,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,985.78, 102,106.63 and 45,305.30 is: 62,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,985.78 : 102,106.63 = 45,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,985.78/102,106.63 = 45,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,985.78x = 102,106.63 × 45,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,985.78x = 4,625,971,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,971,504.14/73,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,525.14

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