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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.92, 68,042.24 and 23,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.92, 68,042.24 and 23,162.64 is: 34,765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.92 : 68,042.24 = 23,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.92/68,042.24 = 23,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.92x = 68,042.24 × 23,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.92x = 1,576,037,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,037,909.91/45,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,765.09

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