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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,553.80, 68,266.70 and 36,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,553.80, 68,266.70 and 36,209.80 is: 54,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,553.80 : 68,266.70 = 36,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,553.80/68,266.70 = 36,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,553.80x = 68,266.70 × 36,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,553.80x = 2,471,923,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,923,553.66/45,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,263.83

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