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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,365.41, 67,997.69 and 34,236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,365.41, 67,997.69 and 34,236.01 is: 51,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,365.41 : 67,997.69 = 34,236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,365.41/67,997.69 = 34,236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,365.41x = 67,997.69 × 34,236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,365.41x = 2,327,969,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,969,253.64/45,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,315.96

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