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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,711.52, 68,575.92 and 30,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,711.52, 68,575.92 and 30,954.40 is: 46,437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,711.52 : 68,575.92 = 30,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,711.52/68,575.92 = 30,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,711.52x = 68,575.92 × 30,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,711.52x = 2,122,726,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,726,458.05/45,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,437.45

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