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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,319.80, 68,022.94 and 27,823.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,319.80, 68,022.94 and 27,823.80 is: 41,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,319.80 : 68,022.94 = 27,823.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,319.80/68,022.94 = 27,823.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,319.80x = 68,022.94 × 27,823.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,319.80x = 1,892,656,677.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,656,677.97/45,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,762.25

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