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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,764.84, 71,637.93 and 45,394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,764.84, 71,637.93 and 45,394.03 is: 68,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,764.84 : 71,637.93 = 45,394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,764.84/71,637.93 = 45,394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,764.84x = 71,637.93 × 45,394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,764.84x = 3,251,934,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,934,343.56/47,764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,082.18

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