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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,451.66, 94,427.91 and 43,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,451.66, 94,427.91 and 43,315.74 is: 59,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,451.66 : 94,427.91 = 43,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,451.66/94,427.91 = 43,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,451.66x = 94,427.91 × 43,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,451.66x = 4,090,214,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,214,798.30/68,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,753.33

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