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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,034.62, 68,669.42 and 45,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,034.62, 68,669.42 and 45,273.42 is: 67,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,034.62 : 68,669.42 = 45,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,034.62/68,669.42 = 45,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,034.62x = 68,669.42 × 45,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,034.62x = 3,108,899,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,899,492.82/46,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,533.94

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