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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,320.08, 68,014.16 and 23,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,320.08, 68,014.16 and 23,152 is: 34,745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,320.08 : 68,014.16 = 23,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,320.08/68,014.16 = 23,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,320.08x = 68,014.16 × 23,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,320.08x = 1,574,663,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,663,832.32/45,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,745.39

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