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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,333.76, 115,003.52 and 45,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,333.76, 115,003.52 and 45,608 is: 62,940.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,333.76 : 115,003.52 = 45,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,333.76/115,003.52 = 45,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,333.76x = 115,003.52 × 45,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,333.76x = 5,245,080,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,080,540.16/83,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,940.64

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