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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.38, 68,267.02 and 32,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.38, 68,267.02 and 32,349.26 is: 48,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.38 : 68,267.02 = 32,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.38/68,267.02 = 32,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.38x = 68,267.02 × 32,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.38x = 2,208,387,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,387,579.41/45,562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,469.54

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