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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,536.81, 116,659.96 and 45,774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,536.81, 116,659.96 and 45,774.45 is: 63,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,536.81 : 116,659.96 = 45,774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,536.81/116,659.96 = 45,774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,536.81x = 116,659.96 × 45,774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,536.81x = 5,340,045,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340,045,506.02/84,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,168.29

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