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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.96, 68,707.32 and 32,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.96, 68,707.32 and 32,663.44 is: 49,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.96 : 68,707.32 = 32,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.96/68,707.32 = 32,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.96x = 68,707.32 × 32,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.96x = 2,244,217,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,217,424.38/45,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,022.90

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