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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,462.26, 68,146.92 and 30,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,462.26, 68,146.92 and 30,672.68 is: 45,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,462.26 : 68,146.92 = 30,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,462.26/68,146.92 = 30,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,462.26x = 68,146.92 × 30,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,462.26x = 2,090,248,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,248,329.41/45,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,977.66

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