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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,507.76, 115,247.96 and 45,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,507.76, 115,247.96 and 45,789.30 is: 63,193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,507.76 : 115,247.96 = 45,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,507.76/115,247.96 = 45,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,507.76x = 115,247.96 × 45,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,507.76x = 5,277,123,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,123,414.83/83,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,193.21

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