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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,793.60, 68,544.60 and 32,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,793.60, 68,544.60 and 32,671.60 is: 48,903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,793.60 : 68,544.60 = 32,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,793.60/68,544.60 = 32,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,793.60x = 68,544.60 × 32,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,793.60x = 2,239,461,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,461,753.36/45,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,903.38

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