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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,966.33, 106,231.24 and 45,145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,966.33, 106,231.24 and 45,145.48 is: 62,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,966.33 : 106,231.24 = 45,145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,966.33/106,231.24 = 45,145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,966.33x = 106,231.24 × 45,145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,966.33x = 4,795,860,320.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,860,320.80/76,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,311.15

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