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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,952.79, 68,963.49 and 34,133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,952.79, 68,963.49 and 34,133.85 is: 51,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,952.79 : 68,963.49 = 34,133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,952.79/68,963.49 = 34,133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,952.79x = 68,963.49 × 34,133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,952.79x = 2,353,989,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,989,423.14/45,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,226.26

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