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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.38, 67,909.86 and 27,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.38, 67,909.86 and 27,757.52 is: 41,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.38 : 67,909.86 = 27,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.38/67,909.86 = 27,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.38x = 67,909.86 × 27,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.38x = 1,885,009,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,009,297.15/45,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,589.30

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