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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,370.79, 68,070.04 and 23,199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,370.79, 68,070.04 and 23,199.74 is: 34,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,370.79 : 68,070.04 = 23,199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,370.79/68,070.04 = 23,199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,370.79x = 68,070.04 × 23,199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,370.79x = 1,579,207,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,207,229.79/45,370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,806.69

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