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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,832.25, 68,646.76 and 35,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,832.25, 68,646.76 and 35,224.16 is: 52,758.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,832.25 : 68,646.76 = 35,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,832.25/68,646.76 = 35,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,832.25x = 68,646.76 × 35,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,832.25x = 2,418,024,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,024,457.72/45,832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,758.14

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