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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.97, 68,099.84 and 41,690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.97, 68,099.84 and 41,690.63 is: 62,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.97 : 68,099.84 = 41,690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.97/68,099.84 = 41,690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.97x = 68,099.84 × 41,690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.97x = 2,839,125,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,125,350.64/45,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,497.29

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