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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,949.01, 68,826.63 and 21,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,949.01, 68,826.63 and 21,010.02 is: 31,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,949.01 : 68,826.63 = 21,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,949.01/68,826.63 = 21,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,949.01x = 68,826.63 × 21,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,949.01x = 1,446,048,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,048,872.83/45,949.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,470.73

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