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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.76, 68,441.31 and 34,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.76, 68,441.31 and 34,515.12 is: 51,790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.76 : 68,441.31 = 34,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.76/68,441.31 = 34,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.76x = 68,441.31 × 34,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.76x = 2,362,260,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,260,027.61/45,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,790.59

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