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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,599.49, 68,343.82 and 32,276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,599.49, 68,343.82 and 32,276.41 is: 48,375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,599.49 : 68,343.82 = 32,276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,599.49/68,343.82 = 32,276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,599.49x = 68,343.82 × 32,276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,599.49x = 2,205,892,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,892,903.74/45,599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,375.39

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