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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,292.82, 68,029.77 and 27,316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,292.82, 68,029.77 and 27,316.98 is: 41,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,292.82 : 68,029.77 = 27,316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,292.82/68,029.77 = 27,316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,292.82x = 68,029.77 × 27,316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,292.82x = 1,858,367,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,367,866.49/45,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,030.08

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