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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,819.58, 68,612.70 and 30,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,819.58, 68,612.70 and 30,189.82 is: 45,207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,819.58 : 68,612.70 = 30,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,819.58/68,612.70 = 30,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,819.58x = 68,612.70 × 30,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,819.58x = 2,071,405,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,405,062.71/45,819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,207.86

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