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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,646.83, 68,079.83 and 44,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,646.83, 68,079.83 and 44,059.64 is: 65,712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646.83 : 68,079.83 = 44,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646.83/68,079.83 = 44,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646.83x = 68,079.83 × 44,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646.83x = 2,999,572,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,572,240.36/45,646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,712.61

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