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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,291.70, 94,209.04 and 45,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,291.70, 94,209.04 and 45,636.26 is: 62,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,291.70 : 94,209.04 = 45,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,291.70/94,209.04 = 45,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,291.70x = 94,209.04 × 45,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,291.70x = 4,299,348,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,348,243.79/68,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,955.65

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