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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,313.29, 68,013.18 and 27,817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,313.29, 68,013.18 and 27,817.29 is: 41,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,313.29 : 68,013.18 = 27,817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,313.29/68,013.18 = 27,817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,313.29x = 68,013.18 × 27,817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,313.29x = 1,891,942,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,942,351.88/45,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,752.48

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