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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,825.20, 68,737.80 and 35,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,825.20, 68,737.80 and 35,444.40 is: 53,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,825.20 : 68,737.80 = 35,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,825.20/68,737.80 = 35,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,825.20x = 68,737.80 × 35,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,825.20x = 2,436,370,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,370,078.32/45,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,166.60

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