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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,803.91, 68,604.35 and 35,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,803.91, 68,604.35 and 35,195.84 is: 52,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,803.91 : 68,604.35 = 35,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,803.91/68,604.35 = 35,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,803.91x = 68,604.35 × 35,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,803.91x = 2,414,587,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,587,206.90/45,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,715.74

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