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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,673.84, 68,464.35 and 30,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,673.84, 68,464.35 and 30,884.44 is: 46,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,673.84 : 68,464.35 = 30,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,673.84/68,464.35 = 30,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,673.84x = 68,464.35 × 30,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,673.84x = 2,114,483,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,483,109.71/45,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,295.28

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