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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,459.56, 68,096.38 and 37,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,459.56, 68,096.38 and 37,056.02 is: 55,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,459.56 : 68,096.38 = 37,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,459.56/68,096.38 = 37,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,459.56x = 68,096.38 × 37,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,459.56x = 2,523,380,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,380,819.21/45,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,508.25

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