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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,386.95, 68,009.29 and 28,711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,386.95, 68,009.29 and 28,711.75 is: 43,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,386.95 : 68,009.29 = 28,711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,386.95/68,009.29 = 28,711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,386.95x = 68,009.29 × 28,711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,386.95x = 1,952,665,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,665,617.87/45,386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,022.62

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