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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,600.73, 68,424.78 and 34,504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,600.73, 68,424.78 and 34,504.12 is: 51,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,600.73 : 68,424.78 = 34,504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,600.73/68,424.78 = 34,504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,600.73x = 68,424.78 × 34,504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,600.73x = 2,360,936,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,936,820.09/45,600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,774.10

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