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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,168.78, 67,794.76 and 22,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,168.78, 67,794.76 and 22,998 is: 34,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168.78 : 67,794.76 = 22,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168.78/67,794.76 = 22,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168.78x = 67,794.76 × 22,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168.78x = 1,559,143,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,143,890.48/45,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,518.18

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