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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,159.81, 94,139.28 and 45,459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,159.81, 94,139.28 and 45,459.35 is: 62,786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,159.81 : 94,139.28 = 45,459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,159.81/94,139.28 = 45,459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,159.81x = 94,139.28 × 45,459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,159.81x = 4,279,510,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,510,007.57/68,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,786.42

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