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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.56, 68,094.88 and 37,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.56, 68,094.88 and 37,055.02 is: 55,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.56 : 68,094.88 = 37,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.56/68,094.88 = 37,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.56x = 68,094.88 × 37,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.56x = 2,523,257,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,257,140.30/45,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,506.75

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