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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,523.08, 68,327.28 and 28,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,523.08, 68,327.28 and 28,027.08 is: 42,066.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,523.08 : 68,327.28 = 28,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,523.08/68,327.28 = 28,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,523.08x = 68,327.28 × 28,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,523.08x = 1,915,014,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,014,142.74/45,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,066.88

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