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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,905.70, 68,858.55 and 44,301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,905.70, 68,858.55 and 44,301.90 is: 66,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,905.70 : 68,858.55 = 44,301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,905.70/68,858.55 = 44,301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,905.70x = 68,858.55 × 44,301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,905.70x = 3,050,564,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,564,596.25/45,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,452.85

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