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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,862.31, 68,793.48 and 30,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,862.31, 68,793.48 and 30,276.29 is: 45,414.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,862.31 : 68,793.48 = 30,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,862.31/68,793.48 = 30,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,862.31x = 68,793.48 × 30,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,862.31x = 2,082,811,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,811,350.59/45,862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,414.44

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