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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.92, 67,827.78 and 34,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.92, 67,827.78 and 34,157.52 is: 51,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.92 : 67,827.78 = 34,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.92/67,827.78 = 34,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.92x = 67,827.78 × 34,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.92x = 2,316,828,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,828,751.91/45,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,189.41

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