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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,597.94, 68,340.75 and 32,378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,597.94, 68,340.75 and 32,378.74 is: 48,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,597.94 : 68,340.75 = 32,378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,597.94/68,340.75 = 32,378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,597.94x = 68,340.75 × 32,378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,597.94x = 2,212,787,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,787,083.38/45,597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,528.23

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