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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,062.78, 111,871.13 and 45,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81,062.78, 111,871.13 and 45,253.08 is: 62,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,062.78 : 111,871.13 = 45,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,062.78/111,871.13 = 45,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,062.78x = 111,871.13 × 45,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,062.78x = 5,062,512,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,512,969.32/81,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,451.76

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