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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,186.28, 67,747.80 and 32,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,186.28, 67,747.80 and 32,544.20 is: 48,793.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,186.28 : 67,747.80 = 32,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,186.28/67,747.80 = 32,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,186.28x = 67,747.80 × 32,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,186.28x = 2,204,797,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,797,952.76/45,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,793.53

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