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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.73, 67,991.01 and 23,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.73, 67,991.01 and 23,124 is: 34,689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.73 : 67,991.01 = 23,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.73/67,991.01 = 23,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.73x = 67,991.01 × 23,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.73x = 1,572,224,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,224,115.24/45,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,689.53

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