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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,033.72, 111,832.14 and 45,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,033.72, 111,832.14 and 45,230.72 is: 62,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,033.72 : 111,832.14 = 45,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,033.72/111,832.14 = 45,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,033.72x = 111,832.14 × 45,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,033.72x = 5,058,248,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,248,211.34/81,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,421.52

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