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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,385.91, 115,072.58 and 45,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,385.91, 115,072.58 and 45,145.45 is: 62,300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,385.91 : 115,072.58 = 45,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,385.91/115,072.58 = 45,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,385.91x = 115,072.58 × 45,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,385.91x = 5,195,003,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,003,406.76/83,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,300.73

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