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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,136.58, 67,730.78 and 35,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,136.58, 67,730.78 and 35,248.10 is: 52,892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,136.58 : 67,730.78 = 35,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,136.58/67,730.78 = 35,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,136.58x = 67,730.78 × 35,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,136.58x = 2,387,381,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,381,055.98/45,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,892.38

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