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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,374.34, 68,064.75 and 12,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,374.34, 68,064.75 and 12,094.23 is: 18,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,374.34 : 68,064.75 = 12,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,374.34/68,064.75 = 12,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,374.34x = 68,064.75 × 12,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,374.34x = 823,190,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,190,741.39/45,374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.21

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