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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,651.76, 115,439.40 and 45,925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,651.76, 115,439.40 and 45,925.92 is: 63,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,651.76 : 115,439.40 = 45,925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,651.76/115,439.40 = 45,925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,651.76x = 115,439.40 × 45,925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,651.76x = 5,301,660,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,660,649.25/83,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,377.75

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