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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,254.28, 110,723.70 and 46,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80,254.28, 110,723.70 and 46,261.72 is: 63,825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,254.28 : 110,723.70 = 46,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,254.28/110,723.70 = 46,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,254.28x = 110,723.70 × 46,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,254.28x = 5,122,268,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,268,806.76/80,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,825.49

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