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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.70, 67,736.98 and 35,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.70, 67,736.98 and 35,252.22 is: 52,898.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.70 : 67,736.98 = 35,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.70/67,736.98 = 35,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.70x = 67,736.98 × 35,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.70x = 2,387,878,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,878,832.97/45,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,898.58

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