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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,834.23, 68,856.61 and 32,356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,834.23, 68,856.61 and 32,356.39 is: 48,608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,834.23 : 68,856.61 = 32,356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,834.23/68,856.61 = 32,356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,834.23x = 68,856.61 × 32,356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,834.23x = 2,227,951,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,951,246.35/45,834.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,608.89

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