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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.22, 67,979.30 and 23,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.22, 67,979.30 and 23,153.98 is: 34,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.22 : 67,979.30 = 23,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.22/67,979.30 = 23,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.22x = 67,979.30 × 23,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.22x = 1,573,991,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,991,352.61/45,324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,727.38

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