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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,764.59, 68,751.91 and 32,470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,764.59, 68,751.91 and 32,470.37 is: 48,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,764.59 : 68,751.91 = 32,470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,764.59/68,751.91 = 32,470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,764.59x = 68,751.91 × 32,470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,764.59x = 2,232,399,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,399,955.91/45,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,780.07

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