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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,796.27, 68,592.91 and 35,188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,796.27, 68,592.91 and 35,188.21 is: 52,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,796.27 : 68,592.91 = 35,188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,796.27/68,592.91 = 35,188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,796.27x = 68,592.91 × 35,188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,796.27x = 2,413,661,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,661,721.59/45,796.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,704.33

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