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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,759.74, 114,208.83 and 45,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,759.74, 114,208.83 and 45,034.26 is: 62,147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,759.74 : 114,208.83 = 45,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,759.74/114,208.83 = 45,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,759.74x = 114,208.83 × 45,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,759.74x = 5,143,310,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,310,144.52/82,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,147.49

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