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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,994.92, 103,470.78 and 45,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,994.92, 103,470.78 and 45,744.68 is: 68,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,994.92 : 103,470.78 = 45,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,994.92/103,470.78 = 45,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,994.92x = 103,470.78 × 45,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,994.92x = 4,733,237,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,237,720.45/68,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,602.70

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