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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,788.25, 68,994.39 and 37,650.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,788.25, 68,994.39 and 37,650.57 is: 56,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,788.25 : 68,994.39 = 37,650.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,788.25/68,994.39 = 37,650.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,788.25x = 68,994.39 × 37,650.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,788.25x = 2,597,678,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,678,110.30/45,788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,732.42

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