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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.54, 67,964.95 and 20,344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.54, 67,964.95 and 20,344.17 is: 30,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.54 : 67,964.95 = 20,344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.54/67,964.95 = 20,344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.54x = 67,964.95 × 20,344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.54x = 1,382,690,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,690,496.84/45,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,505.77

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