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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,269.98, 67,859.76 and 22,711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,269.98, 67,859.76 and 22,711.73 is: 34,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,269.98 : 67,859.76 = 22,711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,269.98/67,859.76 = 22,711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,269.98x = 67,859.76 × 22,711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,269.98x = 1,541,212,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,212,546.98/45,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,044.91

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