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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,614.30, 114,920.91 and 45,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,614.30, 114,920.91 and 45,354.78 is: 68,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,614.30 : 114,920.91 = 45,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,614.30/114,920.91 = 45,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,614.30x = 114,920.91 × 45,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,614.30x = 5,212,212,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212,212,590.45/76,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,031.85

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