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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,213.63, 67,824.13 and 22,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,213.63, 67,824.13 and 22,712.73 is: 34,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,213.63 : 67,824.13 = 22,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,213.63/67,824.13 = 22,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,213.63x = 67,824.13 × 22,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,213.63x = 1,540,471,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,471,152.17/45,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,070.95

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