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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,290.80, 67,909.20 and 27,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,290.80, 67,909.20 and 27,773.20 is: 41,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,290.80 : 67,909.20 = 27,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,290.80/67,909.20 = 27,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,290.80x = 67,909.20 × 27,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,290.80x = 1,886,055,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,055,793.44/45,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,643.24

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