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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.16, 68,313.12 and 32,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.16, 68,313.12 and 32,379.96 is: 48,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.16 : 68,313.12 = 32,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.16/68,313.12 = 32,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.16x = 68,313.12 × 32,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.16x = 2,211,976,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,976,093.08/45,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,515.52

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