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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.41, 68,234.84 and 34,394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.41, 68,234.84 and 34,394.51 is: 51,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.41 : 68,234.84 = 34,394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.41/68,234.84 = 34,394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.41x = 68,234.84 × 34,394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.41x = 2,346,903,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,903,886.73/45,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,599.12

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