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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,774.62, 114,229.48 and 45,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,774.62, 114,229.48 and 45,049.26 is: 62,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,774.62 : 114,229.48 = 45,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,774.62/114,229.48 = 45,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,774.62x = 114,229.48 × 45,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,774.62x = 5,145,953,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,953,544.18/82,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,168.25

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