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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,864.70, 134,879.80 and 45,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,864.70, 134,879.80 and 45,522.32 is: 68,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,864.70 : 134,879.80 = 45,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,864.70/134,879.80 = 45,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,864.70x = 134,879.80 × 45,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,864.70x = 6,140,041,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,041,417.14/89,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,325.40

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