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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.44, 68,514.32 and 34,632.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.44, 68,514.32 and 34,632.47 is: 51,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.44 : 68,514.32 = 34,632.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.44/68,514.32 = 34,632.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.44x = 68,514.32 × 34,632.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.44x = 2,372,820,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,820,389.84/45,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,854.22

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