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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,270.45, 94,159.80 and 44,404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,270.45, 94,159.80 and 44,404.74 is: 61,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,270.45 : 94,159.80 = 44,404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,270.45/94,159.80 = 44,404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,270.45x = 94,159.80 × 44,404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,270.45x = 4,181,141,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,141,437.45/68,270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,243.80

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