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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,225, 109,330.50 and 45,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,225, 109,330.50 and 45,691 is: 63,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,225 : 109,330.50 = 45,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,225/109,330.50 = 45,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,225x = 109,330.50 × 45,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,225x = 4,995,419,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,419,875.50/79,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,053.58

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