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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.49, 68,068.05 and 23,198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.49, 68,068.05 and 23,198.44 is: 34,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.49 : 68,068.05 = 23,198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.49/68,068.05 = 23,198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.49x = 68,068.05 × 23,198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.49x = 1,579,072,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,072,573.84/45,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,804.72

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