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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.80, 67,910.30 and 40,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.80, 67,910.30 and 40,637.80 is: 60,897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.80 : 67,910.30 = 40,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.80/67,910.30 = 40,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.80x = 67,910.30 × 40,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.80x = 2,759,725,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,725,189.34/45,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,897.16

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