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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,396.54, 68,158.62 and 23,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,396.54, 68,158.62 and 23,225.82 is: 34,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,396.54 : 68,158.62 = 23,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,396.54/68,158.62 = 23,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,396.54x = 68,158.62 × 23,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,396.54x = 1,583,039,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,039,839.57/45,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,871.38

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