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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.34, 68,304.51 and 35,557.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.34, 68,304.51 and 35,557.95 is: 53,336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.34 : 68,304.51 = 35,557.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.34/68,304.51 = 35,557.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.34x = 68,304.51 × 35,557.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.34x = 2,428,768,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,768,351.35/45,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,336.93

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