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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,847.76, 114,329.91 and 45,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82,847.76, 114,329.91 and 45,122.01 is: 62,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,847.76 : 114,329.91 = 45,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,847.76/114,329.91 = 45,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,847.76x = 114,329.91 × 45,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,847.76x = 5,158,795,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,795,342.32/82,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,268.37

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