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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,264.56, 110,764.81 and 46,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80,264.56, 110,764.81 and 46,272.88 is: 63,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,264.56 : 110,764.81 = 46,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,264.56/110,764.81 = 46,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,264.56x = 110,764.81 × 46,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,264.56x = 5,125,406,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,406,761.35/80,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,856.42

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