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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,855.34, 95,005.86 and 45,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,855.34, 95,005.86 and 45,017.04 is: 62,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,855.34 : 95,005.86 = 45,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,855.34/95,005.86 = 45,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,855.34x = 95,005.86 × 45,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,855.34x = 4,276,882,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,882,599.85/68,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,114.03

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