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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,287.62, 94,203.43 and 45,632.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,287.62, 94,203.43 and 45,632.18 is: 62,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,287.62 : 94,203.43 = 45,632.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,287.62/94,203.43 = 45,632.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,287.62x = 94,203.43 × 45,632.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,287.62x = 4,298,707,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,707,175.20/68,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,950.02

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