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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,013.88, 67,540.62 and 23,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,013.88, 67,540.62 and 23,948.97 is: 35,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,013.88 : 67,540.62 = 23,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,013.88/67,540.62 = 23,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,013.88x = 67,540.62 × 23,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,013.88x = 1,617,528,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,528,363.90/45,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,933.99

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