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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,030.61, 68,663.46 and 45,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,030.61, 68,663.46 and 45,269.42 is: 67,527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,030.61 : 68,663.46 = 45,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,030.61/68,663.46 = 45,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,030.61x = 68,663.46 × 45,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,030.61x = 3,108,354,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,354,835.84/46,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,527.99

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