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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.51, 68,055.48 and 23,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.51, 68,055.48 and 23,223.33 is: 34,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.51 : 68,055.48 = 23,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.51/68,055.48 = 23,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.51x = 68,055.48 × 23,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.51x = 1,580,474,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,474,870.35/45,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,812.60

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