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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.84, 67,879.92 and 38,925.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.84, 67,879.92 and 38,925.87 is: 58,299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.84 : 67,879.92 = 38,925.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.84/67,879.92 = 38,925.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.84x = 67,879.92 × 38,925.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.84x = 2,642,284,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,284,832.95/45,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,299.19

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