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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.70, 68,287.24 and 30,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.70, 68,287.24 and 30,718.84 is: 46,056.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.70 : 68,287.24 = 30,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.70/68,287.24 = 30,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.70x = 68,287.24 × 30,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.70x = 2,097,704,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,704,799.60/45,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,056.13

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