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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,245.52, 67,860.96 and 32,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,245.52, 67,860.96 and 32,057.92 is: 48,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,245.52 : 67,860.96 = 32,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,245.52/67,860.96 = 32,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,245.52x = 67,860.96 × 32,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,245.52x = 2,175,481,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,481,226.80/45,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,081.69

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