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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,777.52, 103,166.31 and 45,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,777.52, 103,166.31 and 45,398.49 is: 68,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,777.52 : 103,166.31 = 45,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,777.52/103,166.31 = 45,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,777.52x = 103,166.31 × 45,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,777.52x = 4,683,594,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,594,692.87/68,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,097.75

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