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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.68, 68,299.98 and 27,928.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.68, 68,299.98 and 27,928.84 is: 41,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.68 : 68,299.98 = 27,928.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.68/68,299.98 = 27,928.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.68x = 68,299.98 × 27,928.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.68x = 1,907,539,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,539,213.42/45,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,912.26

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