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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.94, 68,121.82 and 38,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.94, 68,121.82 and 38,343.02 is: 57,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.94 : 68,121.82 = 38,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.94/68,121.82 = 38,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.94x = 68,121.82 × 38,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.94x = 2,611,996,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,996,221.54/45,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,597.74

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