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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,936.20, 68,750.70 and 32,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,936.20, 68,750.70 and 32,112.20 is: 48,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,936.20 : 68,750.70 = 32,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,936.20/68,750.70 = 32,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,936.20x = 68,750.70 × 32,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,936.20x = 2,207,736,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,736,228.54/45,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,060.92

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