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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.70, 67,604.14 and 36,968.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.70, 67,604.14 and 36,968.94 is: 55,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.70 : 67,604.14 = 36,968.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.70/67,604.14 = 36,968.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.70x = 67,604.14 × 36,968.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.70x = 2,499,253,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,253,395.41/45,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,204.43

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