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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,669.71, 68,440.37 and 34,417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,669.71, 68,440.37 and 34,417.59 is: 51,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,669.71 : 68,440.37 = 34,417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,669.71/68,440.37 = 34,417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,669.71x = 68,440.37 × 34,417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,669.71x = 2,355,552,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,552,422.02/45,669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,578.01

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