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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,561.38, 68,265.53 and 32,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,561.38, 68,265.53 and 32,348.26 is: 48,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,561.38 : 68,265.53 = 32,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,561.38/68,265.53 = 32,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,561.38x = 68,265.53 × 32,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,561.38x = 2,208,270,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,270,610.41/45,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,468.04

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