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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,360.64, 68,055.36 and 23,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,360.64, 68,055.36 and 23,179.84 is: 34,777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,360.64 : 68,055.36 = 23,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,360.64/68,055.36 = 23,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,360.64x = 68,055.36 × 23,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,360.64x = 1,577,512,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,512,355.94/45,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,777.12

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