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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,467.20, 68,200.80 and 32,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,467.20, 68,200.80 and 32,928.40 is: 49,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,467.20 : 68,200.80 = 32,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,467.20/68,200.80 = 32,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,467.20x = 68,200.80 × 32,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,467.20x = 2,245,743,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,743,222.72/45,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,392.60

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