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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.74, 68,078.94 and 23,205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.74, 68,078.94 and 23,205.69 is: 34,815.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.74 : 68,078.94 = 23,205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.74/68,078.94 = 23,205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.74x = 68,078.94 × 23,205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.74x = 1,579,818,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,818,777.17/45,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,815.61

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