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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,313.65, 67,982.72 and 32,248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,313.65, 67,982.72 and 32,248.95 is: 48,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,313.65 : 67,982.72 = 32,248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,313.65/67,982.72 = 32,248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,313.65x = 67,982.72 × 32,248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,313.65x = 2,192,371,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,371,176.90/45,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,382.14

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