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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,771.80, 114,225.44 and 45,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,771.80, 114,225.44 and 45,046 is: 62,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,771.80 : 114,225.44 = 45,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,771.80/114,225.44 = 45,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,771.80x = 114,225.44 × 45,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,771.80x = 5,145,399,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,399,170.24/82,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,163.67

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