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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.73, 67,798.82 and 27,681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.73, 67,798.82 and 27,681.25 is: 41,461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.73 : 67,798.82 = 27,681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.73/67,798.82 = 27,681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.73x = 67,798.82 × 27,681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.73x = 1,876,755,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,755,947.72/45,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,461.77

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