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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.72, 68,898.39 and 31,267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.72, 68,898.39 and 31,267.82 is: 46,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.72 : 68,898.39 = 31,267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.72/68,898.39 = 31,267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.72x = 68,898.39 × 31,267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.72x = 2,154,302,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,302,456.81/45,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,913.52

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