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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.98, 68,016.98 and 23,145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.98, 68,016.98 and 23,145.93 is: 34,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.98 : 68,016.98 = 23,145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.98/68,016.98 = 23,145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.98x = 68,016.98 × 23,145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.98x = 1,574,316,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,316,315.76/45,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,740.10

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