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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,549.03, 68,227.86 and 28,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,549.03, 68,227.86 and 28,900.49 is: 43,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,549.03 : 68,227.86 = 28,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,549.03/68,227.86 = 28,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,549.03x = 68,227.86 × 28,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,549.03x = 1,971,818,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,818,585.65/45,549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,290.02

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