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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.65, 67,714.80 and 35,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.65, 67,714.80 and 35,859.41 is: 53,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.65 : 67,714.80 = 35,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.65/67,714.80 = 35,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.65x = 67,714.80 × 35,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.65x = 2,428,212,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,212,776.27/45,159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,769.52

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