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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,573.72, 94,590.35 and 45,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,573.72, 94,590.35 and 45,290.28 is: 62,473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,573.72 : 94,590.35 = 45,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,573.72/94,590.35 = 45,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,573.72x = 94,590.35 × 45,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,573.72x = 4,284,023,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,023,210.35/68,573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,473.26

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