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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,873.80, 68,745.90 and 32,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,873.80, 68,745.90 and 32,006.60 is: 47,964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,873.80 : 68,745.90 = 32,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,873.80/68,745.90 = 32,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,873.80x = 68,745.90 × 32,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,873.80x = 2,200,322,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,322,522.94/45,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,964.69

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