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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,265.48, 94,162.39 and 45,294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,265.48, 94,162.39 and 45,294.81 is: 62,477.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,265.48 : 94,162.39 = 45,294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,265.48/94,162.39 = 45,294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,265.48x = 94,162.39 × 45,294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,265.48x = 4,265,067,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,067,564.20/68,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,477.66

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