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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,788.96, 114,247.98 and 45,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,788.96, 114,247.98 and 45,063.12 is: 62,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,788.96 : 114,247.98 = 45,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,788.96/114,247.98 = 45,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,788.96x = 114,247.98 × 45,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,788.96x = 5,148,370,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,370,432.50/82,788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,186.68

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