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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,668.88, 45,952.24 and 23,264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,668.88, 45,952.24 and 23,264.64 is: 34,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668.88 : 45,952.24 = 23,264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668.88/45,952.24 = 23,264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668.88x = 45,952.24 × 23,264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668.88x = 1,069,062,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,062,320.79/30,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,858.21

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