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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,955.97, 68,791.80 and 39,230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,955.97, 68,791.80 and 39,230.94 is: 58,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,955.97 : 68,791.80 = 39,230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,955.97/68,791.80 = 39,230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,955.97x = 68,791.80 × 39,230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,955.97x = 2,698,766,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,766,978.29/45,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,725.06

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