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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,264.51, 110,764.74 and 46,272.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80,264.51, 110,764.74 and 46,272.83 is: 63,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,264.51 : 110,764.74 = 46,272.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,264.51/110,764.74 = 46,272.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,264.51x = 110,764.74 × 46,272.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,264.51x = 5,125,397,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,397,921.13/80,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,856.34

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