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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,309.54, 68,007.56 and 27,813.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,309.54, 68,007.56 and 27,813.54 is: 41,746.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,309.54 : 68,007.56 = 27,813.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,309.54/68,007.56 = 27,813.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,309.54x = 68,007.56 × 27,813.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,309.54x = 1,891,530,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,530,851.29/45,309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,746.86

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