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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.96, 68,256.94 and 32,193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.96, 68,256.94 and 32,193.77 is: 48,252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.96 : 68,256.94 = 32,193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.96/68,256.94 = 32,193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.96x = 68,256.94 × 32,193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.96x = 2,197,448,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,448,061.46/45,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,252.12

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