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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,988.66, 68,927.19 and 32,640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,988.66, 68,927.19 and 32,640.58 is: 48,921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,988.66 : 68,927.19 = 32,640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,988.66/68,927.19 = 32,640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,988.66x = 68,927.19 × 32,640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,988.66x = 2,249,823,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,823,459.37/45,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,921.27

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