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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,007.80, 67,511.70 and 36,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,007.80, 67,511.70 and 36,259.80 is: 54,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,007.80 : 67,511.70 = 36,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,007.80/67,511.70 = 36,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,007.80x = 67,511.70 × 36,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,007.80x = 2,447,960,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,960,739.66/45,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,389.70

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