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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,289.23, 94,205.64 and 45,633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,289.23, 94,205.64 and 45,633.79 is: 62,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,289.23 : 94,205.64 = 45,633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,289.23/94,205.64 = 45,633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,289.23x = 94,205.64 × 45,633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,289.23x = 4,298,960,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,960,157.06/68,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,952.24

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