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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,790.92, 68,623.92 and 28,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,790.92, 68,623.92 and 28,027.74 is: 42,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,790.92 : 68,623.92 = 28,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,790.92/68,623.92 = 28,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,790.92x = 68,623.92 × 28,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,790.92x = 1,923,373,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,373,387.54/45,790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,003.38

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