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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,795.27, 68,591.41 and 35,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,795.27, 68,591.41 and 35,187.21 is: 52,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,795.27 : 68,591.41 = 35,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,795.27/68,591.41 = 35,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,795.27x = 68,591.41 × 35,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,795.27x = 2,413,540,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,540,154.21/45,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,702.83

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