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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,848.40, 68,772.60 and 34,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,848.40, 68,772.60 and 34,184.40 is: 51,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,848.40 : 68,772.60 = 34,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,848.40/68,772.60 = 34,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,848.40x = 68,772.60 × 34,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,848.40x = 2,350,950,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,950,067.44/45,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,276.60

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