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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.16, 68,920.44 and 32,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.16, 68,920.44 and 32,636.08 is: 48,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.16 : 68,920.44 = 32,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.16/68,920.44 = 32,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.16x = 68,920.44 × 32,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.16x = 2,249,292,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,292,993.48/45,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,914.52

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