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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,732.80, 68,464.80 and 34,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,732.80, 68,464.80 and 34,097.60 is: 51,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,732.80 : 68,464.80 = 34,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,732.80/68,464.80 = 34,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,732.80x = 68,464.80 × 34,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,732.80x = 2,334,485,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,485,364.48/45,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,046.19

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