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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,887.54, 68,784.77 and 31,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,887.54, 68,784.77 and 31,097.93 is: 46,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,887.54 : 68,784.77 = 31,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,887.54/68,784.77 = 31,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,887.54x = 68,784.77 × 31,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,887.54x = 2,139,063,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,063,696.35/45,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,615.35

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