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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,797.81, 68,607.27 and 31,563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,797.81, 68,607.27 and 31,563.77 is: 47,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,797.81 : 68,607.27 = 31,563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,797.81/68,607.27 = 31,563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,797.81x = 68,607.27 × 31,563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,797.81x = 2,165,504,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,504,090.61/45,797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,284.01

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