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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,330.84, 68,023.62 and 32,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,330.84, 68,023.62 and 32,291.64 is: 48,456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,330.84 : 68,023.62 = 32,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,330.84/68,023.62 = 32,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,330.84x = 68,023.62 × 32,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,330.84x = 2,196,594,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,594,248.54/45,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,456.95

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