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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,768.80, 68,518.80 and 34,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,768.80, 68,518.80 and 34,133.60 is: 51,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,768.80 : 68,518.80 = 34,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,768.80/68,518.80 = 34,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,768.80x = 68,518.80 × 34,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,768.80x = 2,338,793,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,793,311.68/45,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,100.17

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