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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,384.97, 68,027.01 and 34,255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,384.97, 68,027.01 and 34,255.57 is: 51,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,384.97 : 68,027.01 = 34,255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,384.97/68,027.01 = 34,255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,384.97x = 68,027.01 × 34,255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,384.97x = 2,330,304,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,304,002.95/45,384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,345.28

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