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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,291.78, 103,905.91 and 45,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,291.78, 103,905.91 and 45,071.25 is: 62,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,291.78 : 103,905.91 = 45,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,291.78/103,905.91 = 45,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,291.78x = 103,905.91 × 45,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,291.78x = 4,683,169,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,169,133.41/75,291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,200.28

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