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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,498.60, 68,247.90 and 44,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,498.60, 68,247.90 and 44,807.40 is: 67,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,498.60 : 68,247.90 = 44,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,498.60/68,247.90 = 44,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,498.60x = 68,247.90 × 44,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,498.60x = 3,058,010,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,010,954.46/45,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,211.10

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