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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.77, 68,049.04 and 31,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.77, 68,049.04 and 31,250.05 is: 46,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.77 : 68,049.04 = 31,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.77/68,049.04 = 31,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.77x = 68,049.04 × 31,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.77x = 2,126,536,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,536,007.68/45,324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,917.75

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