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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,452.52, 68,091.30 and 37,141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,452.52, 68,091.30 and 37,141.92 is: 55,641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,452.52 : 68,091.30 = 37,141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,452.52/68,091.30 = 37,141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,452.52x = 68,091.30 × 37,141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,452.52x = 2,529,041,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,041,617.30/45,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,641.39

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