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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,766.71, 68,387.66 and 34,887.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,766.71, 68,387.66 and 34,887.27 is: 52,130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,766.71 : 68,387.66 = 34,887.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,766.71/68,387.66 = 34,887.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,766.71x = 68,387.66 × 34,887.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,766.71x = 2,385,858,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,858,759.09/45,766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,130.88

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