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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.96, 68,046.96 and 23,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.96, 68,046.96 and 23,152.88 is: 34,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.96 : 68,046.96 = 23,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.96/68,046.96 = 23,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.96x = 68,046.96 × 23,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.96x = 1,575,483,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,483,099.24/45,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,739.80

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