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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,672.76, 115,470.46 and 45,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83,672.76, 115,470.46 and 45,947.02 is: 63,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83,672.76 : 115,470.46 = 45,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83,672.76/115,470.46 = 45,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83,672.76x = 115,470.46 × 45,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83,672.76x = 5,305,523,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,523,535.03/83,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,408.01

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