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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,462.02, 113,795.34 and 45,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,462.02, 113,795.34 and 45,666.96 is: 63,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,462.02 : 113,795.34 = 45,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,462.02/113,795.34 = 45,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,462.02x = 113,795.34 × 45,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,462.02x = 5,196,687,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196,687,239.97/82,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,019.16

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