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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,543.70, 68,282.74 and 30,715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,543.70, 68,282.74 and 30,715.84 is: 46,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,543.70 : 68,282.74 = 30,715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,543.70/68,282.74 = 30,715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,543.70x = 68,282.74 × 30,715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,543.70x = 2,097,361,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,361,716.60/45,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,051.63

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