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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,804.30, 68,604.96 and 35,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,804.30, 68,604.96 and 35,196.24 is: 52,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,804.30 : 68,604.96 = 35,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,804.30/68,604.96 = 35,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,804.30x = 68,604.96 × 35,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,804.30x = 2,414,636,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,636,637.35/45,804.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,716.37

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