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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,007.70, 102,011.55 and 45,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,007.70, 102,011.55 and 45,889.30 is: 68,833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,007.70 : 102,011.55 = 45,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,007.70/102,011.55 = 45,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,007.70x = 102,011.55 × 45,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,007.70x = 4,681,238,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,238,621.42/68,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,833.95

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