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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,998.70, 68,998.05 and 44,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,998.70, 68,998.05 and 44,184.30 is: 66,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,998.70 : 68,998.05 = 44,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,998.70/68,998.05 = 44,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,998.70x = 68,998.05 × 44,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,998.70x = 3,048,630,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,630,540.62/45,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,276.45

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