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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,670.56, 68,519.72 and 32,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,670.56, 68,519.72 and 32,369.28 is: 48,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,670.56 : 68,519.72 = 32,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,670.56/68,519.72 = 32,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,670.56x = 68,519.72 × 32,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,670.56x = 2,217,934,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,934,002.20/45,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,563.76

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