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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,802.31, 68,601.96 and 35,194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,802.31, 68,601.96 and 35,194.23 is: 52,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,802.31 : 68,601.96 = 35,194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,802.31/68,601.96 = 35,194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,802.31x = 68,601.96 × 35,194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,802.31x = 2,414,393,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,393,158.69/45,802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,713.35

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