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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.69, 68,293.53 and 43,855.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.69, 68,293.53 and 43,855.83 is: 65,807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.69 : 68,293.53 = 43,855.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.69/68,293.53 = 43,855.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.69x = 68,293.53 × 43,855.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.69x = 2,995,069,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,069,441.78/45,512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,807.36

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