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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.77, 68,260.21 and 32,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.77, 68,260.21 and 32,876.04 is: 49,323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.77 : 68,260.21 = 32,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.77/68,260.21 = 32,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.77x = 68,260.21 × 32,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.77x = 2,244,125,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,125,568.15/45,497.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,323.86

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