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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,604.23, 68,430.03 and 34,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,604.23, 68,430.03 and 34,507.62 is: 51,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,604.23 : 68,430.03 = 34,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,604.23/68,430.03 = 34,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,604.23x = 68,430.03 × 34,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,604.23x = 2,361,357,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,357,471.83/45,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,779.35

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