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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.70, 68,084.55 and 31,392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.70, 68,084.55 and 31,392.90 is: 47,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.70 : 68,084.55 = 31,392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.70/68,084.55 = 31,392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.70x = 68,084.55 × 31,392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.70x = 2,137,371,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,371,469.70/45,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,089.35

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