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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.95, 67,866.04 and 27,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.95, 67,866.04 and 27,253.23 is: 40,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.95 : 67,866.04 = 27,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.95/67,866.04 = 27,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.95x = 67,866.04 × 27,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.95x = 1,849,568,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,568,797.31/45,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,814.06

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